Tales of Parenthood
Author's Note
Sequel to Coming of Age. Everyone except Goku and Doctor Briefs are alive, but Goku visits. Grand Tour happened and the dragon balls are gone. Ignores Dragon Ball Super.
Pan is 27/28
Bra is 29/30
Goten is 40/41
Trunks is 41/42
Henry is 10/11
Cora is 6/7
Maddox is 8/9
Litta is 4/5
Cami is 4/5
Bardock is 9 monthish-20monthish
Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ or any characters or variations of DBZ. I only own my OCs.
Author's Note: Sorry for the delay in updates. I got sick/hurt my hands. I'm almost all better, so updates should pick back up.
Chapter Twenty-Six: Bra's Dating Disaster
"So you do design work, what kind exactly?" he leaned in closer. Bra wanted to gag. He was wearing way too much cologne or at least to her saiyan nose.
"I design cloths," she answered leaning back in her seat to try to avoid the smell.
"Do you do Capsule Corp's?" he asked scooting his chair closer. She cringed.
"Some," she answered curtly. She covered her nose and mouth in a coy fashion. This has to be the worst date ever she thought.
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"My mother tells me you are the heiress to the Capsule Corp fortune, is that true?" the man smiled broadly.
He was better looking than the last but was proving to be way more of a low life. "Technically, I am one of heirs, but I don't focus on Capsule Corp," she didn't like his interest in Capsule Corp.
"My mother mentioned you have a career. How endearing," he chuckled suddenly the over cologned guy was starting to look like marriage material compared to this jerk.
"Yes, I'm a clothing designer," she answered glaring at him.
"I'm sure you would be great at telling me what to wear. I bet you could even design my office," he snickered.
"I'm not a interior designer," she growled glaring even harder. This idiot seemed to think he was in charge of her, and they hadn't even made it through one date.
"Oh I'm sure you would do great… Have you ever thought of dying your hair? The blue looks so unnatural," he continued to babble on.
"If you'll excuse me, I need to head to the powder room," she slipped away quickly.
Once in the bathroom, she called her mother. "Mom you need to call the restaurant and get me out of this date," she growled into the phone. After listening to her mother ramble out about how she should stick it out. Bra made it clear how done she was with her date. "If you don't call and get me out of here, I'll call Daddy and ask him to blow up this whole restaurant!" she snapped. Bulma conceded to her daughters demand and called in an excuse to the restaurant.
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"Happy thirtyirtyif," cheered Cami hugging her aunt.
"Thanks Cami," she giggled. They were having a party at Capsule Corp with family and close friends like they had had back when Trunks had turned thirty.
"How have all the dates been going?" asked Pan after her three children rushed off to play and hug family.
"I've gone out with at least twenty guys, and they were all terrible. Why is finding a guy worth something so hard," grumbled Bra.
"Well you have six more months," comforted Pan.
"Yeah, then I become a mess. Daddy says there's always the chance I could not be affected at all. You know if I took after my human genes," sighed Bra.
"Maybe you do, since you take after your mom in the looks category," shrugged Pan.
Pan went to find her parents as Bra wandered about her party.
"Oh Bra there you are. I just wanted to let you I invited a man for you to meet," Bulma grinned at her daughter.
"Mom why would you do that. He'll think our family is a bunch of freaks and call the government," snapped Bra. She wanted to run into the house to hide.
"I don't see that happening. At least go introduce yourself," Bulma tried to direct her daughter toward a certain direction.
"Mom, I'm not interested in, he's tall and tone," Bra immediately left her mother to meet the new suitor.
The tall man had long hair that was slicked back black and was holding a conversation with Vegeta oddly enough.
"Hi I'm Bra," she batted her eyelashes. Vegeta scowled already knowing what his wife was up to.
"It is a pleasure to meet the princess of the saiyans. My name is Ivar," he told her with a polite nod.
"Wait you know about the saiyans?" she raised an eyebrow at the man.
"Yes. I'm here to do an evaluation of the last of the saiyans," he replied.
"Is that the only reason you are here?" she asked her earlier smile turning to a scowl similar to Vegeta.
"Yes, but I do wish you a happy anniversary of your birth," he added turning back to Vegeta, but he kept his eye on her as she stormed off. "She inherited her mother's looks and her father's mannerisms," he observed aloud. Vegeta smirked at his words.
Meanwhile Bra found Bulma to give her a piece of her mind. "Mom he's not a suitor. Did you just want me to make a fool of myself," she growled at her mother.
"Ivar is here on business, but he's single," she answered paying no mind to daughters anger.
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"My mom said you tried to track Pan and I down back when we were on the Grand Tour," Trunks attempted to start up a conversation with Ivar. He was very quiet. He had been observing the children for the last ten minutes or so.
"Yes, Pan is your mate. The mother to the two purple haired children?" Ivar turned to Trunks for confirmation.
"Yes, but the girl with the pigtails is also ours," clarified Trunks pointing to Cora. Ivar nodded.
"Your mate, Pan. I would like to meet her. She is only twenty-five percent saiyan. I would like to see how she fights as well if you would be willing to spar with her, so I may observe," Ivar turned his attention away from the children.
"I'll go find her then, but Litta and Bardock are both only twenty-five percent saiyan as well," Trunks pointed them out before leaving to find Pan. Vegeta approached him with Gohan at his side.
"His son is bonded to the quarter saiyan," observed Ivar watching all three of the girls dog pile on Henry.
"We think they might be, but don't tell anyone. We don't want them to be separated," Gohan quickly explained hushing Ivar.
"Is he violent when separated from her. I've heard of such responses," he looked between the men with a sudden new interest in the children.
"No, the girl is the issue. Her powers are immense for her age, but her control is minimal at best," Vegeta muttered.
"Interesting. And your daughter, Bra, isn't she coming of age soon?" asked Ivar hoping to get more information on the dying species.
"Yes, but since she is only half saiyan, she may not be effected," sighed Vegeta.
"I know that the age is thirty and half earth years, but how is the process different for male and female saiyans?" asked Ivar hoping the saiyan prince would continue to be cooperative.
"Males senses increase and so does their power. When Trunks went into heat, he busted out of a saiyan proof room fought all the z fighter and avoided getting caught," Gohan explained thinking back.
"That's when he marked your daughter?" Ivar raised an eyebrow. It would make sense why Gohan had issues with his son in law if that was the case. Gohan nodded.
"He went after the most suitable mate. Pan is a spirited fighter… Females go through a different process. Their bodies shut down forcing them to find a mate or have a child," Vegeta replied looking as though he found the conversation dull.
"What do you mean their body shuts down?" asked Ivar his eyes sparking with curiosity.
"They slowly grow weaker. They stop aging. Within ten years, even the strongest females would die," elaborated Vegeta.
"So females have to find a mate or die?" asked Gohan looking shocked by this information.
"Most would merely birth a child and continue on with their lives," Vegeta rolled his eyes at Gohan sudden panic.
"Females are effected in this way so they will be more docile about breeding since females are the more dominate gender for saiyans. Which also explain why saiyan men seek out such dominant human females for their companions," observed Ivar. Vegeta nearly looked impressed by the man's knowledge from observation.
"I suppose that is an easy way to keep the species alive," mumbled Gohan.
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Ivar entered the house finding Bra. He nodded awkwardly.
"Are you enjoying the party?" she asked wishing that he had actual come to Earth to meet her.
"It's been enjoyable. I've learned quite a bit just observing a few fights and the children," smiled Ivar.
"My nieces and nephew are pretty cute," smirked Bra scooting a little closer.
"While they are cute, the quarter saiyans surprisingly look more saiyan than your nieces and nephew," he commented.
"Yeah, I can see that," she shrugged.
"I've also thoroughly enjoyed the conversations with your father, Prince Vegeta. He is truly a powerful warrior," he praised the older saiyan.
"Most people can barely stand my dad," she gave him a genuine smile.
"That truly is a shame. He is the only saiyan left to ever have lived on their home planet," Ivar shook his head with slight disappointment before heading back outside.
Bunny seemed to appear out of nowhere. "That Ivar seems to be quite the guy. Too bad he's leaving town tomorrow," she commented before taking a tray of drinks out to the yard. Bra sighed at the very least she was going to get drunks and enjoy her birthday.
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Bra woke up surprised to find she wasn't in her own bed. She glanced around she was in one of the Capsule Corp guest rooms. Then she realized she wasn't alone in the bed. She nudged the other person hoping they would roll over. Instead they sat up.
"Ivar," she gaped at the man in bed with her. "What did we do last night?" she asked fidgeting awkwardly.
"Honestly, I don't recall… but I would prefer if you did not mention this to your parents. I respect your father and don't wish to disrespect your mother who was kind enough to welcome me into her home," Ivar implored as he got dressed.
"I'm not planning on telling them. But my mom would probably be pleased, she's been trying to set me up with you," admitted Bra pulling the sheet to cover herself while she looked for her own clothes.
"I'm sure she is only trying to be helpful," he chuckled.
"She's terrible about minding her own business," she rolled her eyes thinking of all the things her mother had managed. "I'll leave first then you can head out in a few," instructed Bra pulling her dress on over her head. He nodded.
She slipped into the hallway. "Bra what are you doing up here?" asked Grandma Bunny.
"Oh nothing," stuttered Bra.
"Are you up here to get a look at that Ivar. He's quite the looker," teased Bunny.
"Grandma Bunny!" she yelped before rushing off.
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"Momma are you going to stay?" asked Litta shuffling her feet nervously.
"I have to run an errand, plus you know the teacher doesn't like parents sticking around," explained Rini hugging her daughter.
Videl and Cami walked in at that moment. "Litta!" called Cami running to hug her best friend.
"Hi Videl, I thought Gohan usual brought Cami?" Rini asked a little surprised to see her sister in law instead of her brother in law.
"He is doing a project with Henry today," answered Videl giving her niece a wave. Litta waved back happily before both girls rushed off to join the rest of the class. "Who's idea was it for them to start ballet classes?" asked Videl as she and Rini headed toward the door.
"I think Cami's and Bra's," shrugged Rini.
"I forgot. Vegeta always took Bra to ballet when she was little," remembered Videl with a laugh.
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"How are all the dates going?" Pan asked her best friend as they sat down to enjoy their coffee.
"Terrible," groaned Bra laying her head down on the table.
"Okay, well you basic have two more months. Has anyone even been half decent?" inquired Pan taking a sip of her beverage.
"None of the dates have been worth a thing," sighed Bra.
Pan raised an eyebrow. Bra was definitely leaving something out. "But what's bothering you then?"
"Remember that guy Mom was trying to set me up with at my birthday party?" Bra fidgeted with her cup.
"Yeah, the guy who was studying saiyans," answered Pan waiting for Bra to continue.
"Yep, his name was Ivar. Well we kind of slept together," Bra admitted blushing.
"Are you pregnant?" yelped Pan too loudly for Bra's liking.
"No! Do I look four months pregnant," Bra rolled her eyes. "I just can't stop thinking about him okay," mumbled Bra seeming a little embarrassed.
"Oh so you have a crush. You haven't had one of those since high school," giggled Pan.
"I know… I just want to see him again, but it's not like I can just swing by his work and say hi," she explained slouching down in her chair.
Pan thought for a moment. "Why don't you invite him back to study your heat, if you go into heat that is," suggested Pan.
"I'll be a mess and weak. I wouldn't want him to see me like that," whined Bra.
"Well that's the only real suggestion I have. You could always ask your mom for help," offered Pan. Bra dropped her head to the table for the second time.
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"So am I in heat or not?" asked Bra confused consulting her parents.
Bulma had been giving her weekly exams for about the last two months. "I would say yes," answered Bulma making a slight face.
"Are you sure? I don't feel any different," Bra asked looking herself over.
"Your hair and nails have stopped growing which I believe are signs that you have stopped aging. Your strength though doesn't seem to be taking much of a hit," explained Bulma double checking her results.
"That could be because you're only half saiyan," commented Vegeta.
"Great," Bra mumbled under her breath.
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"Ready for pick up," laughed Goten heading into the dance studio with Gohan.
"Yeah, is Litta excited about the recital next week?" asked Gohan.
"She's nervous, but I'm sure she do fine," replied Goten. Once inside, the two men were told to talk to the teacher. "Not the best sigh," muttered Goten under his breath.
"Did something happen?" asked Gohan nervously. Cami didn't seemed to be phased by whatever happened, but Litta looked pretty upset.
"Miss Briefs got in a fight with another student," explained the teacher with a glare.
"Was it Litta?" asked Goten making a face. The girls often sparred, so it could have just been a misunderstanding.
"No, but Miss Son has a different issue," sighed the teacher.
"Why did you get in a fight Cami?" asked Gohan leaning down to her eye level.
"She said fight me, so I did," shrugged Cami still not understanding what the big deal was. Gohan wanted to bust up laughing but knew it would be inappropriate in front of the instructor.
"The other girl did say that, but it is merely a saying. Ladies should not fight. This is Cami's second incident with rough housing. I afraid I don't wish to have her as a student any longer. Please inform her parents, that the can receive a refund for the rest of the classes they have prepaid for," she explained to Gohan. Now he was mad, but the teacher just moved on to Goten.
"Litta's problem is confidence. Without Cami, I don't think your daughter with be able to handle my class. I'm not saying she cannot continue classes if she would like, but if she chooses to continue on, there are two things you should be aware of. One she already has one strike of rough housing on her record, and two she will not be allowed to preform at the recital since she has not managed to get on stage without having a panic attack as of yet," she said giving Litta a stern look. She ducked behind her daddy's legs.
The men both wore frowns as they left the studio with the girls.
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The girls were playing in the back yard at Pan's house while Gohan and Goten explained what happened to Pan and Trunks.
"At least, we know it's not just Cora who's too rough for some activities," sighed Pan looking out back to watch the girls.
"I almost feel like I should go down there and talk to the instructor. Cami wouldn't have fought that girl if she hadn't asked her to fight her," Trunks commented.
"I doubt it would do you any good. The instructor seemed very firm in her decision," observed Gohan.
"She seemed to almost have it out for the girls. Most programs have a three strike system. I haven't talked to Litta yet, but I doubt she will want to keep doing classes without Cami. She is so shy," Goten tucked an arm behind his head in his usual fashion.
Henry entered the room confused by what all the adults were up to. "What's going on?" he asked peaking out the back door to see what everyone was looking at.
Trunks sighed before just deciding to tell him, "Cami got kicked out of ballet class for fighting."
"Class today or forever?" he clarified.
"Forever," groaned Pan.
"Is Litta out too?" he asked turning to his uncle.
"No, but she is basically on probation. And, I honestly can't see her wanting to keep taking classes without Cami. She won't even join the group until Cami gets there," answered Goten.
"Does Cami understand she is out of ballet?" asked Henry now turning to his grandfather. Everyone froze. Cami wasn't the best at understanding. She was smart and strong, but she was also oblivious.
Pan opened the door and called the girls inside. They ran inside laughing.
"Angel, are you okay with the fact you will no longer be going to ballet classes?" asked Trunks leaning down to his daughter level.
"Sure Daddy, but will Gampa Gohan still spend time with me?" she asked puffing out her bottom lip in a pout.
"Of course I will. You pick the activity, and I'll be there," Gohan assured her with a soft smile.
"Training, I wanna do more training," she responded rather quickly.
"Uh, sure, I don't see why not," he replied glancing at Pan and Trunks to make sure they didn't have a problem with her idea. Neither seemed to.
"Litty, do you want to keep doing classes without Cami? The teacher said you are welcome to, but you won't be allowed in the upcoming recital," Goten now took his turn to check on his daughter.
"No, I wanna do training with Cami," she answered quietly.
"Looks like I've got to make a plan for training these two," chuckled Gohan.
"Do I still get to be in the recital?" asked Cami suddenly seeming a little upset.
"No Angel, you would have to still be in the class to be allowed in the recital," explained Trunks.
"But I learned the dance and everything," she started to cry.
"Angel," Trunks scooped her up to comfort her.
"I wanted to wear my tutu," she sobbed.
"You can wear it at home and Capsule Corp," suggested Pan rubbing her daughters back.
"Really?" she asked with a sniffle.
"Of course Angel," Trunks kissed the top of her head.
"Can I do the dance too?" she asked looking between her parents.
"If you want to," Trunks squeezed her tight.
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"I'm worried about Litta," mumbled Rini as she chased a giggling Bardock around.
"Bar come here!" exclaimed Goten grabbing his son.
"Dada," Bardock laughed hugging his father.
"Why are you worried?" asked Goten trying to get Bardock to calm down for bed.
"What you told me the teacher said, Litta lacking confidence and depending on Cami," shrugged Rini handing Bardock his sippy cup.
"Litty has plenty of confidence," commented Goten with a slight frown.
"She does at home and at the dojo. Then there is almost a little pack mentality when she's with all of three of Pan's kids. In general, she sticks to Cami and Henry. Even at school, I don't think she has any friends that aren't also friends with Cami," Rini went on with her concerns.
"So I was basically the same. I stuck to Trunks and Gohan when I was young then Trunks and I had the same group of friends in high school," Goten shrugged.
"But you were home schooled, Trunks and Gohan were basically the only people you ever saw besides your mom," groaned Rini seeing that her husband was missing the point. "I think we should find her a new activity. One she can do without Cami. Maybe a class or something," explained Rini.
"I suppose that doesn't sound like a bad idea. She could make a few new friends. I personally would like it if she wasn't so dependent on Henry," admitted Goten.
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"Strength test proves you are definitely getting weaker," observed Bulma looking over the results.
"I don't feel any weaker… So far this heat thing hasn't been too bad. I don't have to worry about needing a haircut or repainting my nails," smirked Bra looking at her perfectly polished fingernails.
"Bra this is serious. Are you even trying to find a man?" Bulma gave her daughter a disapproving look.
"I am, but the heat thing makes it weird. Even if I don't like them, I still want to have sex with them. So I'm taking the dating thing a little slow," Bra explained hoping to avoid any further lecture from her mother. Bulma just sighed.
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"Gramps what should I do while were here?" asked Henry shuffling his feet as he followed Hercule into the dojo.
"I just want check in with Goten. Why don't you go wander around for a few," instructed Hercule.
Henry rolled his eyes before wandering off. Eventually he stumbled upon Litta who was playing with some sheets of paper. "Hey Litty, whatcha doing?" he asked taking a seat beside the five year old.
"My mom and dad want me to pick a new thing," she answered showing him the papers.
"I thought training with Gohan was the new thing?" he asked as he began looking at the pictures and descriptions of classes and activities.
"That's the new thing with Cami. Momma and Daddy want me to also pick an activity to do without Cami," she frowned at that.
"That could be really good. You could make new friends," he told her with a smile.
"But I already have friends, and Cami, and you," she blushed at the last bit.
Henry smiled softly. "Cami and I are not going anywhere," he assured her giving her a hug.
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"How are the swim classes going?" asked Pan as the girls ran around the backyard full of excitement.
"Good, she's having fun making more friends. Cami's still her best friend though," Rini told her niece with a smile.
"I'm glad she's having fun. My dad says they are having fun training with him too. He said Piccolo even came out to train with them the other day," the two women laughed at the thought of the namek trying to handle the two girls.
"Has Cora gone super yet?" Rini suddenly asked after seeing Cora and Henry leave the gravity room.
"Not yet, but she's close. I think it may just be easier for boys," she sighed thinking of how long it took for her to ascend to super saiyan.
"I'm sure that'll be fun with Bar," Rini groaned slightly.
"Did Goten take Bar to work today?" she asked realizing she hadn't asked where her cousin was.
"Yes, and he took him out to see Chi-Chi before work," smiled Rini a little happy to avoid Chi-Chi.
"Chi-Chi and my mom can't seem to get enough of him," laughed Pan.
"Yeah, but it was the same way with Bulma and Bunny with Henry," reminded Rini with a smirk.
"They wanted him all the time. I remember being nervous I won't get him back," She shook her head at the memory.
"Chi-Chi clings a little, but I think it's a little easy for me not to worry since Bar's my second kid," shrugged Rini.
"The second is easier then the third is nothing," laughed Pan.
"Well I'm not planning on a third," quickly commented Rini.
"Hey neither was I" grinned Pan.
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"Bra are you excited?" asked Bunny as shuffled around cleaning Capsule Corp.
"What's there not to be excited about? I still live at home, and my body is slowly dying," retorted Bra going back to her fashion magazine.
"No honey, I meant because that nice handsome fellow Ivar is coming back to town," Bunny told her granddaughter with a smile.
"What? Why?" she tried not to sound too interested. If her mother found out she liked Ivar she'd be doomed.
"To see you," she said before heading out of the room. Bra was on cloud nine. He was coming all the way back to Earth just to see her. He must feel the same way she did. Her mind drifted to the future they could have together.
Not more than five minutes later, Bulma came into the living room to find Bra completely zoned out.
"Bra, snap out of it," she shook her daughter's shoulder.
"Huh, oh, hi mom," Bra greeted her mother once she realized she was there.
"I meant to tell you yesterday but time got away from me. Ivar is coming back to Earth for a few days next week," Bulma informed.
"Oh he is," Bra tried not to let it show that Grandma Bunny had already told her.
"Yeah, he wants to study how your heat is affecting you and document it for the confederation," explained Bulma.
"Okay then," grumbled Bra. Her dream dashed nearly as fast as it started.
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