In the further future, Cabba continued looking through the scroll, chuckling to himself, "I'm still flattered Gohan choose my name as his cover name."

"It was probably the only name he could think of that didn't conflict with anything or would raise suspicion," Pan said.

"Yeah, you got a point," Cabba said, looking through the scrolls. "Still, interesting how he was able to meet up with his Grandparents, I don't think he knew much about them."

"My papa never mentioned them, he probably thought they were as bad as his uncle," Pan said. "The only grandpa my papa usually mentioned was his mother's father, my great grandpa Ox."

"I can't blame him for thinking that," Cabba said. "From everything I've seen, the Saiyans of Universe 7 are nothing like the ones in Universe 6. Of course I knew that, Master Vegeta told me after all, but to see it with my own eyes, it just seems so unusual. Conquering planets, working with a monster like Frieza, wiping out races."

"I've seen the grudges aliens have on Saiyans for that," Pan said. "That's why Doctor Myuu created Baby."

"Right, they're Tuffles, just like those twins Gohan fought," Cabba said. "It still strikes me as odd that the Tuffles from Universe Six still posed a problem to Saiyans."

"I still say a Tuffle from Universe 7 escaped to Universe 6 and tried to have revenge against Saiyans from both Universes," Pan said.

"Well we don't have to worry about those two anymore thanks to Gohan," Cabba said. "Still, the mental turmoil he went through in the process of doing that, it was awful."

"I can imagine," Pan said, looking back at the scroll. "Imagine meeting family for the first time after not knowing them your whole life, and then losing that."

Cabba looked down at the scroll himself, scowling at what's to come, "Yeah, it's torture."

Back in the past Gohan had made his way to a private area, far from Gine's shop where he attempted to contact the Time Nest. "Supreme Kai of Time!? It's me Gohan, are you there!?"

"I'm right here Gohan," Supreme Kai of Time said.

"Oh good, uh I don't suppose you've kept track of everything that happened do you?" Gohan asked.

"I have, I had to use up a lot of power to separate the timelines," Supreme Kai of Time said, looking over the separated timeline. "It was risky but if I hadn't, it would have had major ramifications, you could have very well popped out of existence."

"I'm sorry for all this, I couldn't stop those twins, I didn't expect them to bring in that giant Tuffle," Gohan said. "I couldn't even keep my mom or Bulma safe."

"It's fine Gohan, it was your first mission, and I may have underestimated a few things," Supreme Kai of Time said. "I didn't expect Towa to get involved as much as she did. Plus newbies often make mistakes, I've seen it happen."

"Well what happens with that other timeline?" Gohan asked.

"For now I'll leave it be, I can fix it again later though," Supreme Kai of Time said. "Though to do that, I will need Bulma and Chi-Chi to return."

"Well can you pull us out of this timeline?" Gohan asked. "Then send them back?"

"Not yet, Oren and Kamin are still around, if I pull you out they might target Bardock or Gine," Supreme Kai of Time said. "Worse yet, they may target your father, or even Vegeta."

"So I have to stay around longer?" Gohan asked.

"Just until they draw themselves out," Supreme Kai of Time said. "I'm sorry to put you through this, I promise I'll make it up to you."

"Don't worry about that, I just want to get everything fixed," Gohan said. "I don't mind waiting, but Bulma and my mom might, they can barely stand in this gravity."

"I can help with that, stay put for a bit," Supreme Kai of Time said.

"Uh sure, not really going anywhere," Gohan mused. He stood there for a bit, taking in the scenery again. Planet Vegeta definitely had a unique atmosphere compared to Earth or Namek, or even the planet where Zamasu lives. He looked over the Saiyans again, many of them doing minor work, such as putting out foods or fixing up transportation devices. "Somehow these Saiyans don't seem that much different than people on Earth, they have people living everyday lives too."

Within moments, a couple of rings were transported to Gohan's hands by Chrona, "There you go, I enchanted these rings so that they can help those girls resist the Gravity."

"Great thanks," Gohan said, pocketing the rings. "I'll get these to them right away, then I'll get to finding those twins."

"Be careful out there Gohan," Supreme Kai of Time warned. "Keep the timelines safe."

"Will do," Gohan promised, then used his Instant Transmission to leave and make his way back to the girls.

At Gine's hut, everyone was enjoying a drink while Shugesh explained the mission, overly exaggerating some parts, with Bulma and Chi-Chi sitting at another table while also using it to keep themselves propped up.

"I hate this planet," Bulma said.

"Well the gravity's a pain but the people are nice at least," Chi-Chi said.

"Yeah, they are, but I still can't get over how one of them looks like a friend of mine," Bulma said, looking to Bardock. "Right down to the crazy looking hairstyle."

"Think we'll find your friend's father?" Chi-Chi asked. "He said he was an alien."

"Who Gohan's?" Bulma asked. "Maybe, speaking of which where is he?"

"He said he had to do something, maybe he's getting his father?" Chi-Chi said. "I don't know about you, but I could really go for a hot bath and a nap."

"Oh a hot bath, if only," Bulma said, thinking about her tub.

As she was thinking, Gohan had teleported nearby, and caught the attention of the two girls, "I'm back."

"Hey, where have you been!?" Bulma asked. "Tell me you found us a way home!"

"Or some place to stay, maybe at your father's house?" Chi-Chi said.

"Uh, that's gonna require some explaining," Gohan sheepishly said. "For now I have something for you two. Hold out your hands."

The girls did just that, Gohan pulled out the rings and placed them each on the fingers of both girls, much to their confusion.

"Wait, are you proposing to us?" Chi-Chi asked, getting an awkward blush from Gohan. "I mean I'm very flattered but I was kind of hoping not to share my husband."

"I'm not proposing!" Gohan shouted, this even getting the attention of the other Saiyans, all of them curious. Gohan nervously gazed in their direction. "She's just messing around."

"Not like you need to propose anyway, they're already your servants," Shugesh joked. "But that don't mean you can't have fun with them, if you know what I mean."

"You're such a pig!" Bulma shotued, Gohan quickly trying to calm her down.

"Easy, he's really strong remember!" Gohan reminded.

Shugesh laughed some more, "It's fine kid, girl's got some spunk, kind of like it."

Gohan sighed in annoyance and turned back to the girls, speaking in a hushed tone, "These rings will allow you to become accustomed to this planet's gravity."

"Wow really?" Bulma stood up from the table, feeling the same weight she felt when she was back on Earth. "Wow, I feel great!" Bulma twirled a bit. "Finally I don't feel like I weigh five hundred pounds."

Chi-Chi also stood up, testing out the balance, "Wow, great rings, even if they aren't for marriage." She turned back to Gohan, a look of seduction in her eyes. "But if you ever change your mind about it's intention-"

"I'm good!" Gohan nervously insisted. "Really, I am. Totally not ready for marriage yet anyway."

Chi-Chi pouted a bit, "Well even so, I won't say no to a date."

Gohan's nervous smile did not fade, if anything it widened, a lot of sweat coming from his head. This was such an awkward moment for him. "Let's focus on getting home right now."

"Yeah, I'm just about ready to leave myself," Bulma said.

"Going already?" Bardock asked. "Well I won't hold you back, try not to be a stranger now."

"Yes, you and your friends are always welcome to stop by again," Gine said.

"Uh sure," Gohan said, little happy from the attention he got from his Grandparents.

"Be careful out there kid, don't get into fights you can't handle," Tora warned. "Sometimes it's better to improve at your level than jump into a situation you can't get yourself out of."

"If you ever want to test your skills, come and find us," Fasha said. "A little sparring goes a long way."

"Also try to find some armor," Shugesh said. "If you wanna do that weird fashion sense then by all means do it, but makes sure you're well protected."

"See you around kid," Borgos said.

Gohan chuckled to himself, he didn't expect the Saiyans to be this friendly, probably because they're not his enemies, this is likely just how they treat comrades. That or Raditz, Nappa and Vegeta were simply just the worst of the bunch. Frieza did keep them alive after all, so he must have liked their ruthlessness enough to take the chance.

"Bye everyone, thank you for your hospitality," Gohan said, leaving the hut with his friends, Bardock and the others staying behind for their drinks.

"So, what do you think the story with that kid is?" Fasha asked.

"I don't know, something about him seems unusual though," Bardock said.

"I think he's a nice boy," Gine said. "Really well mannered too."

"That's the thing that's weird," Bardock said. "How many well mannered Saiyans do you know, especially at a young age?"

"Oh Bardock, just because you were rowdy as a youth, a trait that rubbed off on your son doesn't mean all Saiyan boys are like that," Gine said.

"I don't know, Bardock has a point," Shugesh said. "I've seen lots of Saiyan boys with that same rowy attitude your husband and older son used to have."

"I think the kid's a noble though, maybe that's why," Fasha said. "Probably got spoon fed manners so his family could be in good graces with King Vegeta."

"I don't know, that noble story sounds a bit fishy to me," Bardock said. "I mean, wouldn't we have heard of that type of family?"

"I don't know, would we?" Shugesh asked. "Never cared much for that nobility crap, most of them don't even do the hard stuff. Least that kid's got the balls to go out on these missions, even if it might just be his family trying to toughen him up."

"Still, I find his story a bit suspicious," Bardock said. "Scratch that, I find a lot of things about that kid suspicious...what if he's one of Frieza's agents sent to keep an eye on us?"

"Ugh, not the Frieza paranoia again," Fasha said.

"I know you're not fond of Frieza, but I think you're letting a lot of this conspiracy stuff get to your head," Tora said.

"Hey think about it, we all know our relationship with Frieza hasn't been the best, plus he's much worse than his father was, at least he had some respect for our work," Bardock said. "Plus it seems like lately these soldiers have been keeping a close eye on us, like if they're planning something."

"I think you're just overreacting Bardock," Gine said. "He's just a really nice boy, I don't know why but there's something about him that I really like."

"He doesn't seem like the spy type," Fasha said.

"He's not suppose to seem like it, otherwise he wouldn't be a good spy," Bardock pointed out. "Look, maybe you're all right about him, maybe he is a nice kid, but honestly, even you can't deny that there's hardly such a good thing as a nice Saiyan. When it comes down to it, most Saiyans wouldn't hestitate to betray one another."

"Oh so you're expecting us to betray you someday Bardock?" Fasha teased.

"Of course not, I know none of you have the guts to betray me," Bardock joked.

Shugesh laughed out loud, "Oh Bardock, you're such a kidder, but that's why we like ya. Look I think that kid's alright, but if it makes you feel any better, we'll keep an eye on him for ya."

"I still think you're worrying over nothing, but I'll do the same," Fasha said.

Gine shook her head in shame, her husband has been a bit on edge lately, of course she can understand his mistrust of Frieza, she herself doesn't fully trust him and she can't say she likes seeing any of the Frieza Force, many of them looking really smug. She just can't see that boy as a threat to them in any way.

Far off in a deserted field, Gohan had set up camp, having still been in possession of his Hoi Poi Capsules and having a tent ready. "Alright, we'll stay here for now."

"I was kind of hoping you had a house or something," Bulma said. "I hate sleeping in tents."

"Sorry but this is all I have," Gohan said. "Nothing but basic survival gear."

"Just a tent though?" Bulma asked, pouting a bit." "Well you are a kid so I guess you wouldn't be carrying around a house or anything." Bulma sighed in despair, "If only I hadn't lost my capsules, a house with a nice warm bath sounds so delightful right now."

"Aren't you technically a kid too?" Gohan asked. "Why would you be carrying around a house?"

"First off, I'm sixteen, I'm not a kid!" Bulma said. "Second why wouldn't I have a house? If I'm going to be exploring the wilderness I don't want to do it so primitive like."

"Well sorry, I know this probably really sucks for you, but this tent are all I have," Gohan said.

"It's not even that big," Bulma said, exploring the sides. "It looks kind of cramped."

"Hey if you're worried about there being too many people then that's fine, I can sleep outside the tent, you and Chi-Chi can share," Gohan said.

"You don't have to do that," Chi-Chi said. "I think we can all fit."

"It's fine, really, at one point I didn't even had a tent when I lived in the Wilderness," Gohan said. "So I'm used to sleeping outside."

"You lived in the wilderness?" Chi-Chi asked.

"It was part of some combat training I took when I was four," Gohan explained.

"When you were four!?" Bulma shouted in disbelief.

"It's a long story, but I turned out just fine, I only had to do it by myself for about six months," Gohan said. "The remaining five months I had someone else there to keep me company at least."

"But still kid, who would put you through that?" Bulma asked. "Wait you said your parents were one of these Saiyans right? Is this how they raise their kids?"

"Bulma I told you that only my father is a Saiyan, my mother is an Earthling like you," Gohan said. "Also this wasn't their idea, it was someone else's, like I said, it's a long story."

Bulma folded her arms in disbelief, "Well I still think that's very harsh, only four? Who would put a child through that! I mean Goku lived on his own but he at least had a house that belonged to his Grandfather."

"Goku? Who's that?" Chi-Chi asked.

"A boy I met recently, he's Gohan's cousin," Bulma said. "They both have tails...wait so Goku is a Saiyan? Or part Saiyan?"

"Yeah, he's a Saiyan, pure Saiyan at that," Gohan explained. "Look, it's time I explained this to you girls, especially if you're going to be stuck on this planet. I promise I will get us home, but that's taking some time."

"I really miss my daddy," Chi-Chi said, then had a bad thought. "Oh right, my daddy, he doesn't know I'm here! I never even got that Bansho fan to put out the fire of Mount Frypan!"

"Is that place really on fire?" Bulma asked.

"Yeah, but it got too out of control, so me and my daddy were locked out," Chi-Chi said. "That's why I needed to find Master Roshi."

"Ugh, Roshi, that old man's such a pervert," Bulma said, angrily remembering the old hermit.

"So I've heard," Gohan said, awkwardly thinking about Roshi, even remembering some prior altercations he had with Eighteen. "Strong man, but he really needs to show a little more respect toward women."

"Oh right, you've met him before, he trained your dad, is that right?" Bulma asked.

"Uh, yeah," Gohan said, not wanting to go into any details. "I never spent much time around him, my mother thought he was a bad influence."

"Good for you kid, I would hate to see a nice boy like you turn into a pervert," Bulma said.

Gohan was worried about that, despite having respect for women and never wishing to peep on them or cup a feel, he has felt certain desires. Such as his crush on Videl in one future, going as far as to secretly kiss her, then his infatuation with Eighteen and how close those two have gotten, even the night prior with having seen a fully nude Bulma, and the thoughts that entered his head afterwards.

"Are you alright Gohan?" Chi-Chi asked. "You look kind of nervous."

"Huh?" Gohan snapped out of it. "Sorry, lost in thought. Anyway I should go collect some firewood." He looked down to his clothing, "We might need a change in clothes too, otherwise we'll stand out too much."

"You mean like wearing that armor those group of fighters were wearing?" Bulma asked.

"Yeah, I gotta go see if I can get some," Gohan said. "Plus since it's armor, it might keep you both a bit safer."

"I guess that makes sense," Bulma said, thinking about the armor. "It is a bit stylish too, I hope it's not heavy."

"It isn't, I've worn it before," Gohan said. "It's actually pretty light and flexible, made with pretty impressive material you won't find on Earth."

"How are we gonna get some?" Bulma asked.

"Uh, leave that to me, for now you girls should stay in the tent," Gohan placed his fingers on his forehead, trying to scan for energy. "I'll be right back."

Gohan had teleported away, leaving the two girls to themselves. They both eyed the tent and figured to go inside, better off waiting for him in there and out of the sun.

"So, how long have you known Gohan?" Chi-Chi asked.

"About a day, me and my traveling party met him near some forest area," Bulma said. "He then joined us in our hunt for the Dragon Balls."

"Huh? Dragon Balls?" Chi-Chi pondered. "I think I've heard of them."

"I could show you right..." Bulma searched around then realized something terrible. "Oh no, did I leave them back on Earth!?" Bulma groaned in annoyance, "That's just great, I hope Goku's keeping them safe." She then started to feel a bit sad, "Goku, I actually kind of miss him, I hope he's safe."

"What's he like?" Chi-Chi asked.

"Well, he's a bit naïve, kind of primitive, and not very smart," Bulma said. "He also has very little manners and doesn't seem to understand basic things."

"Oh, sounds like a pain," Chi-Chi said.

"But he has a kind heart, he's always willing to help others and is willing to give people a fair chance," Bulma said. "Plus he's really strong, especially for a boy his age. Granted after seeing Gohan fight, that's a whole different bar raised."

"That Gohan does seem really strong, very handsome too," Chi-Chi said, blushing a lot. "Uh, does he have a girlfriend by any chance?"

"Well, he said he did, but he sounded pretty unsure," Bulma said. "He's been keeping some things pretty secretive so I honestly can't tell."

"With his looks, I wouldn't be surprised if he did," Chi-Chi said, thinking about the boy.

"He is pretty handsome," Bulma said, also thinking about Gohan. "I just wish I knew a little more about him."

Gohan had arrived near a ship guarded by the Frieza Force. If his calculations were right, there should be an armory of Saiyan Armor, especially if this ship was like the one on Planet Namek. "Alright, just gotta sneak in and grab some armor." Gohan would feel bad about taking things that weren't his, but he knew that the Friza Force weren't nice people to begin with so it didn't bother him that much.

Using his highly superior speed, Gohan sped into the ship, hiding behind various corners and avoiding detection from the Frieza Force Soldiers.

He sped around until he found the armory where all the gear was, but it was guarded by a few soldiers. He didn't want to attack, worrying that he might cause some suspicion, plus he didn't want any nearby Saiyans taking the blame.

Thinking fast, he sent some energy toward some nearby light sources and caused it to overheat and pop, destroying many of the lights and causing a small blackout. This alerted the soliders and many of them rushed to fix the problem.

Gohan quickly sped inside, using his ki energy to illuminate the area, not too brightly but enough to see. He quickly rummaged through the gear and grabbed three pieces of Saiyan Armor, then quickly teleported away before the soldiers came back.

He appeared right outside their tent, taking a quick look around to make sure there were no Saiyans or Frieza Force soliders around. "Bulma! Chi-Chi!"

"Gohan?" Bulma peeked her head out of the tent. "Wow that was fast, already find some armor?"

"Sure did," Gohan said, passing the armor into the tent. "Put this on quickly, I'll change out here."

"Uh, do they come with instructions?" Bulma asked.

"Just put them over your heads, remember they're elastic," Gohan reminded, changing into his own armor.

"Right, elastic armor," Bulma said from within the tent. "Such an odd combination, but an interesting one too."

Gohan had swapped out of his Namekian style clothing into a pair of spandez blue shorts, then placed on some armor that was black with brown shoulder pads. "Looks different than what I wore on Namek, actually it's pretty much the same armor that Raditz was just wearing." Gohan checked his lower back, making sure his tail got through. "Wow, I look like a real Saiyan. Funny, right now I'm probably the only one who can transform. Boy if I did that now, what would everyone think?" Gohan tapped his chin, "Wait, my power should be way higher than Frieza's right now, maybe I can defeat him now and save the planet." Gohan shook his head, "Too risky, I mean from what Vegeta said, Saiyans have been conquering planets even before Frieza showed up, but still, do all of them really deserve to die? I don't think Supreme Kai of Time would want me messing up the timeline like that, plus if I did that it might affect my own timeline, I might be in the actual past as opposed to an alternate reality past, and the only reason dad ended up on Earth was because of Frieza. Seems too risky to change...but maybe the risk might be worth it? I mean, dad growing up on Vegeta could mean no Androids, thus no Cell, but what about Buu? Could dad have reached the power he had without going to Earth?" The more Gohan thought about it, the more he figured it' be much better to just leave things as is.

"Hey Gohan, we're done changing," Bulma said, stepping out the tent with Chi-Chi. Both girls had the same armor type as Gohan, but Bulma had long blue spandex pants while Chi-Chi wore short black trunks, and still maintained her helmet.

"Wow, you girls look amazing, fierce too," Gohan said.

"Glad you like it," Chi-Chi said, somewhat flirty.

"Well, at least now we'll blend in better," Gohan said. "Aside from the fact that neither of you have tails. Just make sure no one confuses you for one of Frieza's soldiers."

"Who is this Frieza guy actually?" Bulma asked.

"A terrible ruler, he's known to around conquering planets and selling them to the Highest bidder," Gohan said. "The Saiyans are part of that."

"Wait, so your dad works with someone like that!?" Bulma shouted in disbelief. "Don't tell me you do that too kid!"

"No! I would never!" Gohan said. "Neither would my dad, he never actually worked for Frieza's army, he got sent to Earth when he was a kid!" Of course Gohan remembers Raditz mentioning that Goku was sent to conquer the planet but it's best he leave that part out, not like his father had any intentions of carrying out that order. "Look, just know that it can get dangerous around here."

"Really wish my dad were here," Chi-Chi said. "He's big and strong, he could probably take that Frieza guy down by himself."

"Yeah, sure thing Chi-Chi," Gohan nervously said, he knew the Ox-King would be no match against Frieza. "Now we have some time to ourselves, I'm going to use that time to try and find out how to get home, it might be more complicated than it sounds. Plus I gotta find those twins too before they wreak anymore havoc. Last thing we need is for them to take over any of the Saiyans' bodies, or worse, one of Frieza's soldiers."

"If that Frieza guy causes us trouble, you'll be able to stop him, won't you?" Bulma asked.

"Yeah, I'll be fine, it's you two I'm more worried about, I don't want either of you getting hurt," Gohan explained.

"Aw, so chivalrous," Chi-Chi said, walking over to hug Gohan. "You're going to make someone a great husband someday, and I really hope that someone is me."

Gohan started feeling awkward again, easing away from the hug, "Look, I really appreciate your flattery, but I already have a girlfriend...well sort of."

"Sort of?" Chi-Chi asked.

"I mean, we want the relationship to work, we're just having complications," Gohan said.

"Oh, that's a shame," Chi-Chi said. "Well, you don't have to marry me, but maybe I can still help you with your girl troubles, we can practice with each other, you can start preparing to be a great husband, and I can get started on one day becoming someone's wife."

"You're fine already, you don't need practice," Gohan said.

"Still, it can't hurt," Chi-Chi said. "So for right now, we can be a practice couple."

Gohan reeled back, "I really don't think that's necessary."

"But I insist! I'll even get started," Chi-Chi said, going to grab the clothes from the ground. "A good wife maintains the laundry for her husband, so I'll wash our clothes."

"Huh? Where?" Gohan asked.

"I saw a pond nearby while we were walking here, not a lot of water but it's still something," Chi-Chi said. "I'll be back soon."

As Chi-Chi walked off, Gohan called out to her, "Wait, I don't think you should go off by yourself!"

"I won't be far away, don't worry I can mostly take care of myself," Chi-Chi said. "Plus something tells me you'll be there to save me if I need it."

Gohan relented, if the water wasn't too far off and as long as she didn't bother anyone, she should be fine, plus he can sense her energy so if needed he can teleport to her. He's just hoping there aren't any wild animals he doesn't know about out here. "Alright, be safe!"

As Chi-Chi walked off, Bulma turned her attention to Gohan, "She's cute isn't she."

"Well, yeah..." Gohan said, sheepishly rubbing his head. "It would never work out between us though."

"Because of that girl you like," Bulma guessed.

"Yeah, but there's more to it than that," Gohan said. "Bulma, I need to tell you something, but you have to believe me. Please, try to practice an open mind with me here."

"Uh, alright then," Bulma said, resting on a nearby log. "Alright kid, tell me what's on your mind."

"Here I go...Bulma," Gohan turned to the girl, looking her right in the eyes. "I'm from the future."

Bulma stared a moment, looking Gohan in the eyes for a few seconds before bursting into laughter, "Wow, good one kid, who knew you were capable of being so funny!"

"Bulma, it's not a joke!" Gohan said. "And why would it be surprising that I have a sense of humor?"

"Look kid, do you really expect me to believe you're actually from the future?" Bulma asked, folding her arms in disbelief.

"I know it's hard to belive but I'm being honest, I come from the future," Gohan said.

"Alright, if you're from the future, tell me something to make me believe you," Bulma said.

"Uh, your dad's name is Doctor Brief," Gohan said.

Bulma shook her head, "That's not enough, a lot of people know who my dad is, our family's really wealthy."

"Uh..." Gohan racked his brain, he didn't know what to tell her that would make her believe him. Mentioning Trunks won't help, mentioning Vegeta won't help, maybe he can talk about Yamcha, or better yet Goku. "You met Goku on the top of Mount Paozu, you had two Dragon Balls and he had the Four Star one he got from his Grandfather!"

"Hm, that is specific, but Goku probably told you that part last night after I went to sleep," Bulma said.

Gohan racked his brain again, "Uh...you tried giving him a bath but he moved hsi tail and you freaked out!"

"We talked about the tail thing yesterday," Bulma said. "Gohan you're gonna have to try a lot harder than that, or you can just tell me what's really happening."

Gohan raced his brain again, thinking of stuff Bulma told him in the future, "Goku pulled your panties off because he didn't know the difference between a boy and a girl, that happened the night you two met just before you met Master Roshi on a beach where you got your three star ball right after-"

"Alright that's enough!" Bulma shouted, getting a little embarrassed. "Alright you know a lot, but let's say you are from the future, why are you in our past?"

"I got sent here to protect you, Oolong and Goku...or should I say, my father," Gohan said.

Bulma's eyes widened, "Wait, your father?"

"Yeah, Goku's my father, I'm his son Gohan from the future, he named me after his Grandfather," Gohan explained.

Bulma still had her doubts, but she really couldn't detect any deceit in Gohan's voice. He seemed to be very genuine in his honesty and he is a lot less hesitant now than he was before, maybe he could be from the future, but that idea is way too surreal to her. "Hm, well I do find it strange that those twins seemed to know who I was and where to attack. Still, why would they target us?"

"My dad grew up to be a very powerful warrior who's save the Universe many times, he's so strong that he's at the level of Gods, like actual Gods!" Gohan said. "So they sent some fighters back in time to destroy him, not just to stop him at a young age, but also to prevent me from being born. Honestly that might be the main reason they targeted my mother."

"Who's your mother?" Bulma asked, then had a strange feeling. "Wait, is it me? Am I your mom kid?"

"No, you're not," Gohan assured. "Chi-Chi is."

"Chi-Chi!?" Bulma shouted, looking in the direction of the young girl. "Wait, that girl over there grows up to be your mother?"

"Yeah, she marries Goku sometimes after a Martial Arts Tournament," Gohan said. "Then they had me about a year later."

"Oh wow...wait, so is that why you keep getting freaked out whenever she hits on you?" Bulma asked.

"Yeah, that isn't very pleasant I'll admit," Gohan said. "I mean, I try to soften it by telling myself that she's not really my mother, she might be the 'same' per say but she's still a different person. It still doesn't make it any less awkward though."

"I can imagine," Bulma said. "So what about me? Why are they targetting me too? Do I become a big deal in the future?"

"Yeah, for starters you're the first mortal to create Time Travel," Gohan said.

"Wait, I created a Time Machine or something!?" Bulma asked.

"Yeah, you did, in one timeline at least," Gohan said. "See there's multiple timelines, when a mortal creates a time machine, it doens't change the past, it just creates an alternate timeline, unlike if someone with magic uses time travel, then it sticks. Since the people attacking you use that type of magic, if you die then it will drastically affect the future."

"Wow, I'm really that important huh?" Bulma asked.

"Not just from the time machine, but because your son grows up to be one of the most powerful warriors in all of existence," Gohan explained.

"My son!?" Bulma asked. "I have a son in the future? Wow, so does that mean I do get my perfect boyfriend?"

"Eh, define perfect," Gohan said. "I mean, you do have a husband who loves you, even if he won't admit it since he's the strong type who never admits his feelings."

"Wow, sounds like an ideal man, I can live with that if I know deep down he has a soft spot for me," Bulma said, somewhat boasting. "Wait, who is my husband? Ooh, is it that handsome boy Yamcha?"

"I don't know if I should tell you yet, honestly I'm taking a huge risk right now, but since your timeline is already separated it won't matter too much," Gohan said.

"Well, can you at least give me a hint?" Bulma asked.

Gohan looked up curiously at Bulma, "Wait a minute, not too long ago you didn't believe me, now you're asking me to tell you the name of your son's father?"

"Well I think I have a right to know," Bulma pointed out. "That way I can make sure it happens, maybe even sooner than later."

"Just let it happen, plus I'm worried about how you'll react when you see him here," Gohan said.

"Wait, here!?" Bulma asked, making Gohan realize he said too much.

"Dammit, couldn't keep my mouth shut," Gohan groaned, but now that the beans were spilt, he might as well confess. "Your husband was born on his planet, making your son Half Saiyan like me."

"Oh, so does that mean he has a tail as well?" Bulma asked.

"No, he wasn't born with one," Gohan said. "The tails are recessive, so an Earthling-Saiyan hybrid isn't likely to produce an offspring with a tail, I just happened to be 'lucky'."

"Hm, you don't sound excited to have a tail," Bulma said.

Gohan looked to the appendage, "I didn't mind at first, since I was born with it, but this tail comes with it's share of troubles, the biggest one being that if I look at a full moon, then I turn into a giant monster."

"Whaaa!?" Bulma quickly scurried back, looking at Gohan with widened eyes. "Kid, this better be a joke! You can't seriously mean to tell me you'll transform into some big monster if you see a full moon! That's so wacky!"

"I'm being honest," Gohan said. "Luckily there's no full moon on this planet, or rather there's only a full moon once every hundred years, and I don't think we're anywhere close to the next one, or at least I hope. But I promise not to put you in danger, but I'll need your help. If at any point you see a full moon, let me know so I don't stare, because when I transform I lose sense of myself, which I don't want to happen."

"Don't worry kid, I sure as hell won't let something so scary happen," Bulma said, shaking her head in disbelief. "Wow, I can't believe what I'm hearing."

"It is a lot to take in, what's even worse is that we're not even in your timeline right now," Gohan said. "Those twins sent us even further back in time."

"Seriously? So even if we get home we're still not gonna be back to normal?" Bulma asked. "How do you even know we went back?"

"Two reasons, one in both your timeline and mine, the Saiyans are extinct, save for a few," Gohan said. "This planet was destroyed and only a handful of Saiyans survived."

"Wait! This planet's suppose to blow up or something!?" Bulma asked.

"We'll be fine for now, because of the second reason I knew," Gohan said. "I just saw my dad at the shop we went to, he's still in his incubator, and he was sent off this planet before it got destroyed, so as long as he's still here, we'll be fine."

"Well I guess...wait your dad?" Bulma asked. "You said your dad's Goku, is he really here?"

"I saw him at the shop we were at," Gohan explained. "The woman that ran the shop is my Grandmother, and the man who brought us there is my grandpa."

"Oh...well I did notice he had the same hairstyle as Goku, guess it wasn't just by chance," Bulma said, thinking about Bardock. "Oh man, I can't believe I met Goku's parents." She turned back to Gohan. "I'd kind of like to see this for myself, would we be able to go back there?"

"Really? We just left though," Gohan said.

"Well we might need to go back anyway, what are we gonna eat for dinner?" Bulma asked.

"Dinner? Oh man, I just realized we might be here longer than I expected," Gohan said. "I hope my friends and family back home won't miss me too much."

"I'm just wondering how Goku's doing," Bulma said. "Last time I saw him, he was going to fight one of those twins, I hope he's alright."

"Dad's really tough, he's been that way since he was a kid, that's what future you always told me at least," Gohan said.

"What's future me like anyway?" Bulma asked.

"Not too different than now, you might not be as strong as dad but you did some amazing things yourself, you even piloted an alien spacecraft to another planet," Gohan said.

"Huh, well that's no surprise, not the first time I've piloted a space craft," Bulma said. "First time was when I was a little girl, my sister had a friend who was a space patrolman and I got to try out his ship."

"Wow really?" Gohan said. "That might explain why you seem so calm about the aliens."

"Hey they do freak me out, but at least I knew aliens existed," Bulma said. "I'm just more worried about Chi-Chi."

"Speaking of which, don't tell her any of this just yet, I'm worried about how she'll take it," Gohan said. "My mom has always been a bit overdramatic when reacting to things, and Chi-Chi has been a bit uneasy since coming here, I don't want to hit her with this big reveal yet."

"Sure, no problem kid, but what do you want to do about her flirting?" Bulma asked. "I mean telling her might get her to back away, even if it might also freak her out knowing that she's essentially flirting with the boy that would one day be her son, plus she might figure this out sooner than later, I mean what if she wants to see Goku too?"

"I'll tell her it's a coincidence or something," Gohan said. "Plus here he's called 'Kakarot', Goku is his Earth name."

"Kakarot? That's unique," Bulma said. "Well once Chi-Chi gets back we'll ask her if she wants to come too."

"Alright, I wouldn't mind seeing my Grandparents again anyway," Gohan said. "Wow, really can't wait to tell my friends and family about this, they'll be so amazed."

Back in Gohan's timeline, Eighteen was sitting at a table, looking highly annoyed, and somewhat frustrated. "How much longer before I hear anything from that Time Goddess woman?"

"Time Goddess?" Videl asked.

"Gohan got hired by some girl who calls herself 'Supreme Kai of Time' to fix some time anomalies," Seventeen said. "Since nothing drastic has changed, my guess is that he's been pretty successful so far. Unless something did change and we don't know it."

Goku, who was in the middle of stuffing down some rice, took a moment to think about everything, "Uh...so far everything feels the same, I don't think my memories changed."

"Same, I still remember being captured by that damn scientist and turned into a cyborg," Eighteen bitterly said.

"That guy's dead though, right?" Videl asked.

"Yeah, me and Seventeen blew him straight to hell," Eighteen said.

"It was fun too, that old bastard totally had it coming," Seventeen said, grinning fondly at the memory.

"So Gohan must be doing great at least," Goku said. "Maybe he was asked to change a few more things too."

"Aren't you just a little bit worried though?" Eighteen asked. "He's your son after all, you should be the one thinking about this, even more than me."

"Of course I'm worried, but I also have faith in Gohan," Goku explained. "He's a very strong boy, me and Piccolo trained him well, plus all that battle experience he's gotten since the Saiyans arrived on Earth has made him that much stronger."

"Goku's right sis, there isn't much Gohan can't handle," Seventeen said.

"I would still feel better if I got some upates on him, I'd like to know where he is right now," Eighteen said.

"Wouldn't 'when' he is make more sense?" Seventeen asked, getting a slight glare from Eighteen.

"You know what I mean," Eighteen turned to Goku. "Hey, think you can contact the Supreme Kai of Universe Seven, maybe he can help us contact that Time Goddess and figure out just where or when Gohan is right now."

"Uh, yeah, but can I finish eating first?" Goku asked.

"Are you kidding!?" Eighteen shouted, standing up and glaring right at the now frightened Saiyan man.

"Whoa, easy there sis, try not to lose your cool," Seventeen pleaded.

"Oh someone's about to lose something if they don't get on gear right now!" Eighteen warned, Goku quick to grab his bowl.

"Alright, geez, I'm going!" Goku said, placing his fingers on his forehead and teleporting to The Supreme Kai of Universe Seven.

Videl was amazed by Eighteen's tenacious attitude, "Wow, you're so badass Eighteen!"

"If you want something done in life, you gotta take charge," Eighteen said. "Remember that Videl and you'll be able to accomplish anything."

"You got it," Videl said, doing a thumbs up.

Back in the past on Planet Vegeta, Chi-Chi had hung the clothes to dry near the campsite, looking pretty satisfied with her work. "Now our clothes will be ready for when we return to Earth." She turned to the two, "Isn't this great?"

"Yeah, nice work there Chi-Chi, I really appreciate that," Bulma said.

"So do I," Gohan said. "Anyway, we're going back to the meat shop we were at earlier today, Bulma wanted to see the baby there and we were thinking of picking up some food," Gohan said.

"That Gine lady was a good cook, so I wouldn't mind going back," Chi-Chi said.

"Good, then it's settled," Gohan said, walking in the direction of Bardock's shop. "Come on then."

The trio made their way back to town, Gohan trying to sense Bardock's location. It was a bit difficult since he didn't fully remember what his ki felt like, but he was confident he'd be able to pick it up again.

As they walked they passed by some of Frieza's soldiers, some of them were buying equipment, a couple hassling the shop owners. Gohan scowled at them but kept walking, knowing not to cause a scene. A few of the soldiers looked toward the trio, some of them scowling at the sight, which made Bulma and Chi-Chi a bit uncomfortable.

"Ignore them, just keep walking," Gohan said, moving through the busy market place.

As they approached Bardock's shop, they passed by two Frieza Force Soldiers that Gohan immediately recognized, Zarbon and Dodoria. He remembers the trouble they caused on Planet Namek when he was younger, and the terrible things they did to Dende's village.

Bulma however, took one look at Zarbon and it was hearts for eyes, "Oh wow, who's that hunky man!"

"Keep your voice down, and don't attract his attention!" Gohan scolded.

"But he's so dreamy," Bulma said, gazing at Zarbon. "I wonder if he's single?"

"Bulma, take my word for it, you do not want to be anywhere around that guy," Gohan said. "Let's just hurry."

The trio walked past the two, though they did not go unnoticed, Dodoria being the first to speak up. "Hey, what squad are you ladies on?"

"Who us?" Chi-Chi asked.

"You two are ladies aren't you?" Dodoria asked. "Or do you just resemble them?"

"They're with me," Gohan answered, glaring at the two. "They're servants of mine."

"Servants!?" Dodoria asked.

"I didn't know Saiyans had servants," Zarbon said. "Except for the King."

"What did you swipe them off some planet?" Dodoria asked. "I mean I can't blame you if you did, and personally I don't care, but try not to make it a habit, think one guy did something similar, caught the attention of Frieza and your King, did not end too well."

"I'll keep that in mind, let's go girls," Gohan said, both girls quick to follow him.

Zarbon rubbed his chin, "Hm, is it me or did that boy seem awfully displeased to see us?"

"When have any of the Saiyans been happy to see any of us, comes with the territory," Dodoria said. "Doesn't matter, in the end we're still on top, let them mope about it, not our problem."

"Still, the way he looked at us a moment ago," Zarbon said.

"You're looking into this too much, he's just some bratty Saiyan kid, probably grabbed some girls because he's going through his hormonal phase or something and just wants to explore his urges, I say let him do what he wants," Dodoria said. "Besides, we gotta go check with Frieza, don't wanna be late, remember what happened to the last guy."

"Right, let's go," Zarbon said, the two flying off.

Gohan arrived at Gine's shop, this time it was just her and Bardock, his crew having left. Gine did notice the boy as he walked in, "Oh, welcome back Cabba."

"Didn't expect to see you so soon," Bardock said. "Uh, you changed your clothing I see."

"We didn't want to stand out much more than we needed to," Gohan said. "The reason we're back so soon is because I told Bulma about your child and she became curious."

"Yeah, I really like babies, I was disappointed Gohan didn't tell me sooner," Bulma said.

"Huh, that's a weirdly nice thing to do for your servant," Bardock pointed out, somewhat suspicious.

"Huh? Is it really that weird? I mean they do so much for us, they deserve a little something, don't they?" Gohan asked, hoping to convince Bardock.

"That's really nice of you Cabba, and of course you can see our youngest child," Gine said, placing down her kitchen utensils. "Come with me girls."

As Gine led the two girls to see baby Kakarot, Bardock turned his attention to Gohan, suspiciously eyeing the boy. "So...Cabba."

"Yes sir?" Gohan asked.

"What is your home life like?" Bardock asked. "You say you're a noble, and that those girls are your servants, that you for whatever reason bring into battle with you."

"Yeah?" Gohan said, not sure where he was going with this, but felt nervous all the same.

"Thing is, I don't know too many nobles on this planet, most of them are Royalty," Bardock said. "Are you royalty or something kid?"

"Uh, no, I'm just...well off," Gohan nervously explained.

"Uh-huh, tell me this too, what planet are those girls even from?" Bardock asked.

"Uh...some really far away planet," Gohan said, trying not to give away too much info.

"Huh, that all you can tell me?" Bardock asked, giving Gohan this really intense glare.

"There honestly isn't much left to tell...my life really isn't that interesting to talk about," Gohan said, looking away.

"I can't help but notice that whenever you talk, you sound really hesitant," Bardock pointed out, making Gohan more nervous. "I've been around people kid, I can tell when they're hiding something."

"It's nothing for you to worry about," Gohan said.

"That isn't very reassuring," Bardock said. "Between how you talk, some of the funny looks you and your friends have been giving me, and just your personality in general, you raise a lot of suspicions about yourself. Now, things have been pretty strange lately and these days, it's hard to know who to trust. Of course, Saiyans aren't exactly a trustworthy bunch, but since Frieza came to power, there's been even more of a power struggle, fighters trying to climb the ranks just to stay on Frieza's good side. I've seen Saiyans turn on their allies if it would make them look good, or even just to get a higher cut of pay. Even the King turned on one of his most trusted allies because his commoner son was just as strong as the Prince, and that boy was banished to some planet." Gohan figured that might have been Broly that Bardock was talking about. "So you understand why I can't really trust you all that much, do you?"

"I don't expect you to really trust me, I know that's asking a lot," Gohan said. "Which is why I promise not to bother you much, if at all. I just want to go about my own business and keep my fri-my servants safe. Maybe it's weird to hear someone speak that way of their servant, treating them like people and not valuables but that's how I see them."

Bardock just stared at Gohan for a bit, "You're not from around here, are you?"

"Huh? What makes you say that?" Gohan asked.

"You're way too nice of a kid to have actually been raised on this planet, now fess up kid, who are you really?" Bardock asked. "Better talk soon, otherwise I'll find a way to make you, and when you're in the battlefield for as long as I have been, you tend to learn ways of making people talk."

Gohan was getting nervous, he quickly backed away from Bardock, he was obviously not messing around here, "Look, even if I wanted to tell you, it's not like you'd believe me, it's very complicated to understand."

"Just tell me who you are and where you're from, is your name even Cabba?" Bardock asked.

"Well...no," Gohan admitted.

"Start talking kid, otherwise you're gonna be in for a rough time!" Bardock warned.

"Alright look," Gohan said, easing away again. "My name's Gohan, and I'm from a planet called Earth. Those two girls are friends of mine, not my servants. I just came up with this stuff because I needed to blend in."

"So you're from Earth," Bardock said. "I think I've heard of that planet, not a very valuable one. How'd you end up there? Foriegn or not, you do have a Saiyan tail, assuming it's real."

"It is, my father landed on Earth a long time ago and he met with an Earthing and had me," Gohan said.

"Why did your father go to Earth?" Bardock asked.

"He...was just sent there, not really to destroy it or conquer it, just to live there," Gohan said. "Guess he wanted to get away from the Frieza Force."

"It's only been the Frieza Force for a few years, before that King Cold ran this army," Bardock said.

"Uh, right, my mistake," Gohan said. "I don't know much about why my father went to Earth really, but he really loves the planet. I didn't say anything because I wasn't sure if anyone would have believed me, and even if they did, well I don't want anyone going to Earth and endangering it."

"I doubt Frieza would send the resources to a useless planet," Bardock said. "So, what brought you all the way out here?"

"Freak accident," Gohan said. "I was traveling with my friends, the older one knows how to use spacecrafts because she knows someone from the Galactic Patrol."

"Your friend knows a Galactic Patrolman?" Bardock asked. "Well, guess it doesn't matter, they wouldn't go anywhere near Frieza."

"I don't know too much about them honestly, just what I've been told," Gohan said. "Well, now you know my story. So, less suspicious?"

"A little," Bardock said. "I mean I can tell you're being honest, but something tells me that's not all. But I'll leave it at that for now."

"Thanks sir," Gohan said, then noticed the girls coming out from the back. "You're back."

"Their baby is so cute!" Chi-Chi said. "He looks just like the father."

"So I've been told," Bardock said, rubbing his hair a bit.

"Thanks for showing us Gine, and for telling us a bit about yourself," Bulma said, then eyed Bardock. "And your husband."

"Gine..." Bardock began. "What did you tell them?"

"Just how you're such a sweet guy Bardock," Gine said.

"Don't tell people that, I have a reputation as a Saiyan solider," Bardock said, looking annoyed.

"You worry about the most trivial things Bardock, there's more to being a Saiyan than just being some grumpy tough guy, it works for Cabba doesn't it?" Gine said.

Bardock eyed Gohan, "Yeah, for 'Cabba'."

"I agree some things should be kept a secret, don't want to make things tough for anyone," Gohan said, nervously hoping Bardock would get the hint.

"Depends on the secret," Bardock said.

"Well, it's no secret that I'm hungry, uh any chance we'd be able to try out more of your yummy food Gine?" Bulma asked.

"What? Don't have food at your place, Cabba?" Bardock asked. "A noble like you should have plenty."

"Yeah, but your wife's a great cook and who wouldn't want to eat with her," Gohan nervously said.

"I like this boy, if I had a daughter I'd make sure he would marry her," Gine said.

"If I had a daughter I'd kill this boy if he went anywhere near her," Bardock commented, sending a chill down Gohan's spine.

"He already has someone he likes," Bulma said. "He's just not sure if she fully likes him back."

"Have you told her Cabba?" Gine asked.

"Uh, I did, she's just not totally sure about it, neither of us are," Gohan said. "She's a bit older so that's why she's hesitant."

"Oh, I didn't know you like older girls, give it a few years and you can date Fasha if this girl doesn't work out," Gine said.

"Wait who's Fasha?" Gohan asked.

"The woman on my team, and don't count on it, pretty sure Tora has his eye on her," Bardock said. "Wouldn't be surprised if they already got it on or something."

"Maybe she can offer some dating practice," Gine said, then turned to the two girls. "Or one of you two could help."

"Me first!" Chi-Chi said, quickly jumping to the table, sitting close to Gohan. "You can try anything you want with me."

Gohan nervously eased away, "Uh, that won't be necessary."

Bulma pitied Gohan, knowing that was actually the girl who would grow up to be his mother. Figuring she could help, she made her way over to the table, "Chi-Chi, you already did his laundry, let me help him out with this."

"Uh, yeah, Bulma can help!" Gohan said, almost eagerly. He'd just rather Bulma than the child version of his mother.

"Aw, I guess that's fair," Chi-Chi said, reluctantly getting up from the table.

"When did our home become a dating site for runts?" Bardock asked, getting a bit annoyed.

"Oh just let them have some fun Bardock," Gine said. "I should go get the food ready."

"May I help?" Chi-Chi asked. "Another thing a wife should do is be able to cook, the fastest way to a man's heart is through his stomach after all."

"Especially a Saiyan man," Gine said. "I'd love help, come join me in the kitchen."

"Sounds great!" Chi-Chi said, making her way to the back.

Bulma giggled a bit at the sight, Chi-Chi looked so cute when she got eager. "That's nice of your wife to do Bardock, it would be interesting for that girl to learn some recipes from this planet, I mean-"

"Yeah, yeah, I got some questions for you girly," Bardock interrupted. "First off, that boy told me you're all from Earth and his name is actually Gohan."

Bulma turned to Gohan, "Wait, you told him?"

"I thought he was gonna hurt me if I didn't!" Gohan said.

"Kid you're really strong? You could have probably taken him!" Bulma said.

Gohna knew that was true but he didn't want to fight his own grandfather if he could help it, "Well...I don't know if I could have."

"Just turn your hair blonde, that makes you stronger," Bulma said.

"Blonde? What do you mean Blonde?" Bardock asked.

"It's nothing!" Gohan shouted, last thing he wanted to do was start a Super Saiyan rumor too early on this planet, Frieza might destroy it much sooner than he would have been expected to. "When I power up my hair looks lighter and she thinks it's blonde, that's all."

Now Bardock was really suspicious and started standing up, staring down at Gohan, "Kid, if there's something you're not telling me, I might just kill you on the spot, I am not going to let you be a danger to my family!"

"Gohan, how much did you actually tell Bardock?" Bulma nervously asked, this situation making her very nervous.

"Uh, just that we're from Earth, you're my friends and you fly space ships, you know, everything he needs to know!" Gohan explained, knowing that's all he can tell Bardock, though he doesn't expect this man to believe that they're actually related.

"Sir, if I may," Bulma nervously said.

"What!?" Bardock asked.

"Maybe I was seeing things, I don't know if his hair was blonde, I mean it could have been the sunlight on my planet too," Bulma said. "Please, don't find him suspicious, he's a nice with a good heart, and I can tell you're a very nice man with a good heart as well."

"Well you're wrong, I've taken over many planets and destroyed a lot of inhabitants," Bardock said. "I am not a nice guy."

"Come on, the fact that you want to protect your family shows you're nice," Gohan said.

"Of course, I care about my wife and kids, and it would be dishonorable for me to allow harm to come to them," Bardock said. "I'm willing to annihilate anything that could be a threat to that, even you kid! You and your girlfriends!"

"Look, I'll tell you anything else you want to know, just please don't hurt Bulma or Chi-Chi, and please don't tell anyone else," Gohan begged.

Bardock calmed his temper, glaring down at the boy, "You have my word. But I do want answers, for now I'll allow you to your date."

Bardock walked off to the other side of the room, Gohan sighing in relief. "That guy's really scary."

"Yeah, can't believe that's your grandfather," Bulma said, low enough for Bardock to not hear.

"I can't believe I told him what I did, this might mess up the timeline," Gohan said. "I mean, I guess if he sends my dad to Earth then things will work out but I'm worried he might have second thoughts."

"Let's just hope that everything works out," Bulma said. She focused her full attention to Gohan, "Now as for this date."

"Uh, you don't have to call it that if you don't want to," Gohan said.

"I don't mind, I could use the practice myself, and you are really handsome," Bulma said, giving Gohan a flirty wink.

"Heh, thanks Bulma, but this is a bit weird for me, you were like an aunt in my timeline," Gohan said.

"I bet I was a cute aunt," Bulma stated.

"Well age certainly has been kind to you, I've seen what you look like thirty years from your timeline, you haven't aged much," Gohan said.

"Ha, I knew it, my good looks are timeless," Bulma said. "Though I'd like to know what you grow up to look like, I bet you look like a really handsome guy."

"I mean I guess," Gohan said, bashfully rubbing his head.

"So modest," Bulma giggled right after saying that. "I like modesty in a guy. Whoever this girl is that you like, I do hope she ends up liking you back, you do look like the ideal boyfriend."

"Do I really?" Gohan asked.

"Oh yeah, you're not only cute but you also think of others and you're very caring, but not afraid to stand your ground," Bulma said. "I mean you do seem timid, but I've seen you fight so I know you can be strong when you want to be."

"Of course, I do what I can to protect others," Gohan said. "Granted I really don't like fighting but I will if I have to."

"That makes sense, at least you're not some muscle headed brute, you're like a knight that valiantly protects the safety of others," Bulma said. "You really can be a girl's fantasy. Now I'm kind of jealous of that girl, she gets to be around a nice guy like you a lot."

"I appreciate that a lot," Gohan said. "Thanks Bulma."

"No trouble Gohan," Bulma said, affectionately eyeing the boy before her. He really did look handsome in her eyes, she can see why Chi-Chi is so gaga over him.

Soon enough, Gine and Chi-Chi finished preparing their food and served it to Gohan, Bulma and Bardock, all three of them very appreciative of that. Chi-Chi handled herself quite well in the kitchen, something she felt so proud of.

Gohan and his friends got to stay longer, chatting away with Gine and Bardock, mostly Gine since Bardock was pretty silent. Gohan never realized how happy and lively his grandmother was, he can really see where his father gets his kind attitude. While Bardock didn't show it, he could see that his grandfather was just as kind, especially from the way the man would eye his wife, he could see the admiration the Saiyan man had for the woman he married.

Gohan did miss his friends, he hadn't seen them in two days, or he thinks two days, assuming time flows the same.

Of course his friends missed him, Eighteen finally having gotten in contact with the Supreme Kai of Time, the Goddess making time to appear on Earth on the top of Mount Paozu, with Goku, Chi-Chi, Seventeen and Videl nearby.

"Gohan's fine Eighteen, but I can't pull him out yet, his mission is incomplete," Supreme Kai of Time explained.

"What's taking it so damn long?" Eighteen asked.

"There were a few complications," Supreme Kai of Time said. "He was suppose to stop some cyber twins from causing trouble but he's yet to actually defeat them, they keep slipping away."

"Cyber twins?" Eighteen asked, then shook it off. "Whatever then, if he's having trouble then send me in there to help him!"

"That might be too risky, Gohan's already messed a few things up, like interacting with Bulma and Goku in the past, now he's on Planet Vegeta interacting with his grandparents," Supreme Kai of Time said.

"Wait, his grandparents?" Chi-Chi said, then turned to Goku. "That means he's met your parents."

"Ooh, I hope Gohan's alright," Goku said.

"He's fine, he's had to work hard not to completely blow his cover, unfortunately he already told the Bulma of his timeline all about him but he had no choice," Supreme Kai of Time said. "I was able to fix it to make sure your timeline wasn't affected but it was quite draining, and I might need to use my power again if the mission goes bad on Planet Vegeta."

"How much longer is this gonna take though?" Eighteen asked.

"It depends on how long it takes for him to find those twins, but if things do get bad, then I'll consider asking for your assistance," Supreme Kai of Time said.

"Please, keep my son safe," Chi-Chi pleaded.

"He'll be fine, I'll step in myself if I have to," Supreme Kai of Time reassured. "I will contact you all again soon."

"Please do," Eighteen said, making her way back to her friends. "This is so annoying, Gohan should not be about there on his own doing this stuff. Even Pan and Cabba work together."

"Hey maybe they can bail Gohan out if things get too bad for him," Seventeen said.

"But that should be me!" Eighteen shouted. "I shoud be the one protecting Gohan!"

"Getting a bit overprotective there sis," Seventeen said. "Gohan's stronger than most of us, he's been through rough and came out on top."

Eighteen turned to Chi-Chi, "What do you make of this, he is your son after all."

"I'm just as worried about Gohan as you are Eighteen, maybe even more so, he is my son," Chi-Chi said. "I don't like this any more than you, and if I could I would go over to that Time Nest and pull Gohan out myself. But I can't, unfortunately even I have my limits, all I can do is trust the Gods." Chi-Chi angrily clenched her fists, "But if they screw up, there's no divine power in the Universe that can save them! I'll track down every last God and put them through a hell that no one can-"

"Whoa! Easy there Cheech," Goku nervously said, cautiously approaching his wife.

"Don't tell me 'Easy' Goku! If anyone should be up there giving it to that Supreme Kai lady it's you!" Chi-Chi shouted. "You're strong! You have power! You love flexing your damn muscles! You should be up there raising hell for Gohan!"

"Holy shit she's mad," Seventeen said.

"And as for you!" Chi-Chi pointed at the male cyborg. "You should be empathizing with your sister more! If it weren't for my son who knows where you might be right now!"

Videl slowly started to step away, "Uh, I should be getting home, my dad's probably wondering where I am."

"I could take you," Goku offered.

"You're not getting away from me that easily Goku!" Chi-Chi shouted.

"I can escort her, it's the more gentlemanly thing to do," Seventeen said.

"Wait really!" Videl said, getting excited, looking at Seventeen with hearts in her eyes. "That's so thoughtful of you!"

"Hey! That's cheating!" Goku said.

"Tough luck Goku," Seventeen said, grabbing Videl by the hand, the girl nearly fainting on contact." See ya."

Seventeen flew off with Videl, Chi-Chi shouting after him, "I'll get to you later young man!"

"Oh boy, she looks mad," Videl said.

"Ignore her, just keep flying," Seventeen said, leading the girl home, dreading Chi-Chi's eventual wrath.

Off in space, Vegeta was piloting his ship, for one last run at least before he had to refuel. Frieza was out there, he could sense his power. What's worse is that it's growing, and Frieza's power isn't the only one he could feel, it felt so familiar yet so so sinister.

"I knew Kakarot and his son were careless, if I don't find that bastard Frieza and that Kakarot imposter soon, that could be the end of the Universe as we know it!"

Vegeta continued flying into space, the impending doom of Frieza and Goku Black still lurking and getting closer each day.

Back in the past on Planet Vegeta, Bardock is telling some planet stories, "One alien race, claimed they can see the future. Frieza wanted that planet because he thought he could gain the ability somehow. A guy like that is so damn paranoid he'd give anything for future vision."

"I'd hate to imagine a terrifying person like Frieza with that ability," Gohan said.

"Um, Mr. Bardock sir?" Chi-Chi spoke up.

"Just call me Bardock," the man said, not wanting the formalities.

"Right, Bardock, do you ever feel bad for the things you do?" Chi-Chi asked.

"How so?" Barock asked.

"I mean, you conquer a lot of planets and kill innocent people, don't you ever feel guilty?" Chi-Chi asked. "My daddy's a powerful man but even he would feel bad hurting someone sometimes, his Master even lectured him about his improper use of his strength. Don't you ever think maybe you shouldn't hurt people?"

"I do what I gotta do kid, it ain't pretty but it's my job," Bardock said.

"But you can do so much more good than bad, wouldn't you rather save a planet from destruction rather than be the one to destroy it?" Chi-Chi asked.

"Kid, you need to step out of your fantasy world, maybe your dad has a conscious, but it ain't exactly a Saiyan thing," Bardock said.

"Honestly it seems like a waste," Bulma said. "You've got so much power and such great technology, stuff like that could benifit worlds, wouldn't you agree Bardock?"

"Yeah, use the technology to help too, save the world with your smarts, a good education goes a long way," Chi-Chi said.

"Kid, I'm just an Average Fighter, not some Brilliant Scientist," Bardock said. "Even if I have regret, not like there's much I can do. I just have to keep doing what I'm doing and provide for my family."

"Is this something you want your son to do?" Gohan asked. "Destroy planets? Negatively affect the lives of innocents?"

"If he has to," Bardock said. "I mean Raditz is already training for that, so it's to be expected that Kakarot will be out there risking his own life for the Frieza Force."

Gohan hated the idea of his father working with Frieza, "Honestly, I think the Saiyans would be better off without Frieza, and maybe they can stand to get a better King, one that isn't all about fighting."

"That would be nice honestly," Gine said. "There are so many Saiyan Warriors, I'm convinced that all planets see us as battle hungry beasts."

"Not all Saiyans fight right?" Gohan asked.

Gine shook her head, "No, some are engineers, some are scientists, we have an entire community of different workers, but King Cold and The Frieza Force just see us as battle hungry and just use us for our power and resources. I mean, I've never been one for fighting, probably because my power level is so low. The only time I would fight is if I had to protect my boys."

"It's a shame you have to go through all that," Bulma said. "You two are such nice people, and...I know you hate being told that Bardock, but that's how I see you. A nice man who cares for his family."

"Whatever kid," Bardock said, standing up. "Look, I know you're all trying to be helpful in your own way, but things work differently on here than Earth. In time you'll come to realize that. Now, I have to go make a report to the Frieza Force and see where I'm heading to next, feel free to stay as long as you'd like, but I'm going."

Bardock left the shop, leaving behind his wife and the three Earthlings. Gine sighed in despair, "Sometimes I do wish we could escape from a planet like this, build a better life elsewhere, but unfortunately that can't happen."

"What if it could, would you take the opportunity?" Gohan asked.

"That would be a dream," Gine said, then turned to Gohan. "You're a nice boy Cabba."

"Gohan..." the boy corrected. "My name is actually Gohan, I went with Cabba because I wanted to blend in."

"Alright, Gohan," Gine said. "It's such a nice name actually. I hope to see more of you Gohan."

"I'd like to see more too...Gine, I hope you don't find this weird, but you almost make me think of my mother," Gohan said.

"I appreciate that," Gine said. "I take it she's a good cook?"

"She's just amazing, cooking wise, very loving, strong willed, I really admire her," Gohan said.

"That's so nice of you to say," Gine said, rubbing Gohan's head, making him feel all nice inside. Without thinking, Gohan leaned in to hug Gine, surprising the woman but she slowly returned the hug,

Gohan was happy he could finally feel the warmth of a grandmother's love, he wished something like this could last. But he knew he should break away, this might be more awkward than comforting to Gine.

"Sorry, couldn't help myself," Gohan sheepishly admitted.

"Hey I'm flattered actually," Gine said.

Gohan left the table, "We should get home, may we come back tomorrow?"

"Of course, I'll cook you a nice breakfast," Gine said.

"I look forward to that," Bulma said with a smirk.

The trio left the store, Gine feeling very happy inside. There was just something about the boy she found endearing, and it made her think of her baby boy Kakarot.

At the tent in the fields, Chi-Chi had made her way inside, Bulma about to follow when she saw Gohan laying against a log. "Hey, you don't have to sleep out here."

"It's fine, you girls should have your privacy," Gohan said, getting comfortable on the log.

Bulma made her way over to Gohan, placing her hand on his shoulder, "Come on, I'm serious. Get inside, I don't want you out here."

"You don't mind sleeping next to a boy?" Gohan asked.

"Only if that boy is you," Bulma said, rubbing his head. "Come join us."

Gohan figured why not, after all sleeping in a tent is nicer than sleeping outside. Taking off his armor, just as the girls did, Bulma grabbing her shirt and Chi-Chi grabbing her armor top, and Gohan placing on his undershirt, the three laid down together in the tent, ready to sleep for the night.

"Night girls," Gohan said.

Chi-Chi cuddled next to the boy beside her, "Night Gohan, night Bulma."

Bulma also cuddled close to the two, "Night Gohan, night Chi-Chi."

In his head, Gohan bid goodnight to his friends back home, hoping they were doing alright, and his grandparents, wishing them the best as well.

The night passed, Gohan and the girls had returned to Gine's shop where Bardock's crew were also waiting. After breakfast they went out to the fields to train. Bardock's crew had a mission soon but they wanted to have a little extra practice, and spend some time with Gohan, getting more curious about the boy after what Bardock had told them.

Gohan and Tora were throwing punches at each other, the boy holding back obviously as to not accidentally deal too much damage to the older Saiyan.

"Nice form kid, who taught you?" Tora asked, blocking the strikes.

"Mostly my dad and a friend of his," Gohan said, going for a kick.

"Your dad must be pretty strong if he raised such a well trained kid," Tora said, then went for a punch, which Gohan parried and got Tora in the jaw.

"Ha! Point for me!" Gohan said.

Tora chuckled to himself, "Excellent, keep this up and you can probably join our crew soon."

"We could always use some more, right gang?" Shugesh asked.

"I won't be opposed," Borgos said.

"Neither would I," Fasha said.

Chi-Chi watched Gohan's fight with total admiration, "Wow, he's so amazing, so strong yet also sensitive outside of a fight. Oh, why can't I be the girl he likes?"

"Feeling jealous?" Fasha asked. "Hey if you like him then just tell him."

"I did, but he likes someone else," Chi-Chi said.

"Are they married?" Fasha asked.

"Uh, no," Chi-Chi answered.

"Then it's fair game, be aggressive about it, if you like him then make him like you," Fasha said. "If I liked someone, I would make it my business to make them mine."

"Seem pretty lazy about it then Fasha," Shugesh teased. "I'm still waiting for your advancements."

"In your dreams dumbass," Fasha taunted.

"Right...I should be more aggressive, it's the best way to get what I want!" Chi-Chi shouted. "I'll make him mine!"

"What's going on?" Bulma asked, making her way back over with some tech.

"She's just declaring her goal of marrying that boy over there," Fasha said.

Bulma looked toward Gohan's direction, of course she knows how much Chi-Chi liked Gohan, "Uh, Chi-Chi, he has someone he likes."

"Well they're not married yet, in fact they're barely dating, so I'm taking my chances!" Chi-Chi said.

Bulma had to admit that was a good point, she looked over to Gohan, seeing him fight so precisely, a strong look on his face, very determined too. She didn't think she could find a younger boy so attractive, though he's only a few years younger, and mentally he's more mature than a lot of guys she knows. But they're from different timelines, it would never work out between them.

"Alright Tora, you had your fun," Fasha said, making her way over. "It's my turn."

"Sure, go for it," Tora said, making his way to the sidelines. He sat next to Bulma, taking note of her tech. "What do you have there?"

"I met some guy got stuck on this planet after his ship's engine failed, and he had to make his way back to his headquarters fast, so I gave him a hand," Bulma explained. "It didn't take long, after I finished he gave me some junk that didn't work after I showed interest, saying if I fixed it, I can use it. Nice guy, think his name was Lemo. Anyway, I'm gonna try to get this stuff working, might come in handy soon."

"So you're a tech person huh?" Tora asked.

"My dad's an inventor, so I became interested in stuff like this myself," Bulma explained.

"Might make yourself a valuable member for the Frieza Force one day," Tora said.

"Yeah, sure, I guess," Bulma said, not too eager to join someone like Frieza.

Fasha stood before Gohan, "Alright kid, hope you're ready for some real training."

"Uh, sure ma'am, whenever you're ready," Gohan said.

Fasha got into stance, "I'll try not to mess up your hansome face too much."

The two engaged in a clash and started their sparring session. Bulma, the rest of the crew, even Bardock and Gine just sat back and observed, each of them impressed with Gohan's fighting. Nice boy, great offense and defense. Though he does let his guard down on occasion and doesn't always dodge when he should, so that's something he needed to work on.

Minutes passed, Gohan taking a break from the fighting as he drank some water, Fasha doing the same as she proudly looked down at Gohan, "You're one tough kid, keep it up and you'll out class us."

"Us? Kid might outclass a lot of Frieza's goons," Shugesh said.

"Don't let them hear you say that," Bardock said. "They might kill him if they thought that could happen. If not Frieza then King Vegeta would."

"Right, funny how much they don't like each other, yet they're so damn similar," Tora said. "Both egomaniacs who want everyone to bow to their whim."

"Imagine if we Saiyans ruled on our own, like would be so much sweeter," Shugesh said. "No annoying King and no self-righteous emporor."

"Bardock!" a Saiyan said, getting the man's attention. "Frieza has a mission for you and your crew."

"Hey morons, it's time to hit the road!" Bardock said, getting their attention.

"We gotta go kid," Fasha said, rubbing Gohan's hair. "Keep up the good work."

"Keep getting stronger boy!" Shugesh said.

"Maybe if you improve a bit, you can see our full strength!" Tora said.

"I should go back to the shop then," Gine said, then turned to Gohan. "I'll see you later!"

"Bye Kid!" Bardock said, leaving with his crew.

Gohan stayed behind, joined a moment later by Bulma and Chi-Chi.

"Nice work out there Gohan," Bulma said.

"You're so amazing," Chi-Chi said, bringing Gohan in for a hug.

"Thanks girls, it's nice spending time with them," Gohan said. "Maybe soon I can go on a mission with them, they can help me make full use of my tail."

"Oh right, the source of your 'true' power," Bulma said, referring to the Great Ape.

"So Gohan," Chi-Chi said. "Let's do something together, maybe the two of us? A nice lunch together, or maybe a stroll near the Castle Lake, see the sights."

"Hey what about me, I don't want to be left alone on this planet!" Bulma said.

"You can work on your gadgets, let me and Gohan enjoy ourselves," Chi-Chi said, bringing Gohan in close. "If you'd like to Gohan, you can hold my hand, I'll even let you kiss me."

Gohan started to freak out, but before he could protest, he heard a condescending taunt, "Aw, how romantic."

Gohan recognized that voice, "Oren!?" He turned around to find both him and Kamin standing there, and they weren't alone.

"It's been a while Gohan, did you enjoy your night on Planet Vegeta?" Kamin taunted.

"It's those creepy twins!" Bulma shouted in worry.

"And they have some scary looking friends," Chi-Chi said.

"Is that one...a Saiyan?" Gohan asked.

"Allow us to introduce them," Oren said, gesturing to the girl. "First meet our friend Laggs."

"I will destroy you, Son Gohan," Lagss threatened.

"And this is our friend Cumber, a Saiyan lost in time," Kamin introduced, gesturing to the brutish Saiyan.

"I'm nothing like the Saiyans here, you'll find that out really soon," Cumber warned.

Gohan got into a stance, "Girls, stay behind me."

"Think you can take all of them?" Bulma asked. "Maybe we should get Bardock!"

"No! Too risky," Gohan said. "I can't let harm come to my grandfather!"

"Huh? Grandfather?" Chi-Chi asked.

Gohan just stood there, ready for a fight. He wasn't sure if he could win, but he had to try, he had a family to protect all.

Gonna take a quick break, gotta get some computer stuff taken care of. The story's end is nearly here.