Chapter 9: Meeting Again?

As me and the guys were getting ready to for the preliminary, a familiar scent hit my nose. I tried my best to ignore it, thinking it's all in my head, like always. That was until I felt a tap on my shoulder. When I looked to see who it was, I felt like time froze. For just a few second, I felt like I was seeing an angelic aura surrounding this person. Looking from her toes to her head, I felt a sense of peace. Whoever this person is, I had the urge to know more.

Then when she spoke, it sounded so heavenly, that if I died right now, I'll die happy. She not only knew my name, which made me want to break into a smile, she asked if I remembered her. Oh no! Do I know her? Quickly trying to think of where I saw her before, my mind drew a blank. So, I just asked, "Do I know you?"

She then yelled at me, and I felt a mix of fear and strangely, excitement. Her yelling made me, yes me, shake with fear and falling on my butt. That scream was so loud and powerful, that it made the whole hall shake. Now I feel awful that I don't know this girl. As I watched her leave, I found myself drawn to the way she walked. Such anger, yet graceful. So strong, yet soft. At the end of the day I'm going to learn who that girl is, if it's the last thing I do!

Then Krillin pulled me from watching her and asking about her. Even going as far as asking if I was even training, since I somehow knew a pretty girl. I was confused by the whole situation, but tried to pushed pass those thoughts. It wasn't easy, though. I tried my best to get in focused again. Just then I sensed him, and looked around. When I spotted him, all thoughts of that girl stopped. I spoked with my friends as we got our numbers. It was Krillin who asked what number the girl got. And there I was, wondering the same thing. I was starting to hope I get to fight her, she looked strong and that yelling added to that.

All throughout the preliminaries I found myself drawn into this female's matches. Her ever move, her ever hit and block. I almost couldn't pull away. A few times, when she wasn't fighting, I caught myself looking her way. Heck, I almost miss hearing my number a few times, because I was so focused on her. Yamcha noticed, and tried to push me aside, and keep her out of my sight. I was starting to get why I had to train again to have a focus mind. But be damn, was it hard to not look at her!

Whenever I was about to begin my matches, I did a quick sense in hopes she was watching. It brought me an unquestionable joy knowing she was. For some reason, I wanted to impress her. I didn't understand why or cared. Each and every match, I did whatever I thought would be impressive. Almost like I was putting on a show, for her. That last thought made me feel giddy. I also hoped she was impressed.

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I can't believe him! He didn't even recognize me! What a bother! I hope we make it to the finals, and we are put up against each other. That way I can embarrass him in front of his friends and the world. Nobody! And I mean NOBODY makes a fool of me and gets away with it!

But what if he didn't recognized me for the fact I looked different than when I was younger. My anger started to go down. Yeah, maybe that's it. I just look different is all. I'm no longer a little girl, but a full-grown woman. With that in mind I was bubbling with renew excitement. But wait, after all that he probably doesn't know I'm not mad anymore. Well I'm going to stay mad, since it still hurt.

As I got my number, I looked up at the board. I really hope I'm not up against, or even on the same block, as Goku. I want to watch him fight, and silently cheer him on.

Oh my, he's up first, and on a different block than me. Look how confident he is. Wow! He's so impressive! Maybe in my fights I should try to him impressive him, too. I just hope he watches me.

As I got ready for my first match, I noticed he was looking. Now I was kind of nervous, I hope I don't mess up. The moment my opponent stepped in the ring all thoughts of doubts left me. I gave my complete focus to the fight, and tried my absolute best. Surprising these guys were just slightly stronger than the men in my village. Well this was going to be easier than I thought, and that got me excited.

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On one or two times between our matches, she came up to me and demanded I stop watching her. That it was getting on her nerves. I just couldn't help enjoy her voice, even though it was clear she was angry with me. She even did that weird thing with her nose, that I found funny. And how her face puffed up. Just wow! I couldn't help smile as she walked away. It made me feel a weird type of excitement and joy. And I think the guys noticed, because they were giving me these weird faces. Krillin looked angry, and Yamcha and Tien looked entertain. Curse them. I was started feel this weird feeling of self-conscious, and I didn't understand.

"So Goku." Yamcha said mockly. "You sure you don't know her? You have been looking at her a lot." I felt my face burned up, and the guys laughed at me.

"Sh… Shut UP!" I was getting mad, and walked away from them. Without realizing it, I had walked in the same direction as her. I only noticed because I saw her up against a wall. I panicked and walked the other way, past the guys. I still heard them laughing.

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After my first two matches I decided I should talk to him. Or try to make it seem I was mad at him for watching me. I angrily marched up to him, and demanded he stop watching me fight. And how it was getting annoying. I don't know why, but he was smiling at me. I tried not to react as I walked away.

Once I reached one of the back walls, I leaned against it. Then I allowed myself to smile for a moment. He smiled at me. He looked so cute when I was being mad at him. Oh man, if I didn't want to keep my identity a surprise, I would had hugged him. Just as I was looking up, I thought I saw him running the other way from me. Was he going to talk to me? Oh my! I couldn't help but blush at that thought.

To my absolute surprised, he still watched my fights. I'm so happy he did. And after all the matches were done, I was so over joyed I made it to the top 8. I just knew I could do it! I was so pumped! Not only did I prove dad, that I was ready for the world martial arts tournament. And even made it to the top 8, on my first try! I was so proud of myself. I even saw Goku make it, not that I was worry he wouldn't.

As I saw him talk to his friends, I could have sworn I saw him blushing while his friends said something. He looked so cute. But no time for smiling, I had to be serious. Maybe by now he would have recognized me, but I started to doubt he didn't. What if he forgot our promise? Oh no! That would make me so sad. And if he forgot, I'll just remind him. Oh, that would mean that it would be my first act as a wife. To remind him things he forgotten. With that in mind I stepped up to pick my number. 4.

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When I found out she made it to the top 8, my excitement went through the roof. And to be paired with her in my first match, was the best feeling ever.

All I could think about was being able to watch her up close. Maybe even get her name, and why she was mad. I also wanted to see that smile she gave me, before I ticked her off. It was brief, but that smile left a lasting impression.

As I got ready for our match, I could feel she was behind me. I tried to be friendly and say hi, but she made an angry huff at me. She had the puffy face again I was starting to like. I wonder what other faces she could make. Wait! Why am I thinking like that? I mentally slapped myself, and tried to calm down. I need to focus. Focus. That was hard with her being so close to me. And that's when I found out. It was HER that had that wonderful scent! Just my luck! The source found me! There goes one thing off my to do list.

During over match I couldn't control how over joyed I was. Her every shrike I dodged and block, but it was the speed and force that was amazing. She was nonstop, and I liked it. I kept asking her over and over again why she was mad at me. She didn't want to tell me, like as if I should already know. If I did, I wouldn't be asking. But you should know.

Wait! What was that? I jumped up to catch my breath, and also try to figure out where that female voice came from. But no time to think, for she had jumped, just as high as me, and started her attack again. I'm impress. Man was it hard to dodge these attacks in the air. Boy was she good! As I we started falling, I was silently hoping she landed safely. To my surprised and relief, she did. And she didn't miss a beat trying to attack me.

Man, what is with her, and why do I like it. Then as she was catching her breath, she finally told me what was wrong. She asked if I even remember my promise. When I ask what promise, she said that I promised to make her my bride. Now I was left confused, and unsure what was going on. I then asked Krillin what was a bride. His answer was weird, I liked Yamcha's answer better. Then I asked if I was even conscious when I made that promise. She got even more angry.

But from there I was even more determined to find out her name. Since Krillin and Yamcha said bride is someone you married, and married meant living with another person, especially for the rest of their lives, my inner excitement grew. I started thinking how amazing it would be to live with such a female, that made me feel a strange type of excitement. Like I could already think about all the fun we would have. She wasn't stronger than me, but she would be fun to spar with. Maybe even train together.

When I found out it was Chichi, I was shocked. I then remember the day I did make that promise. I then told her at the time I thought it meant food, and she got all sad. I didn't like that. Even though I still don't understand what's going on, something was just screaming at me to keep my promise. Something was telling me to not let her get away. So, I officially asked her to marry me. She then jumped up and hugged my arm and kissed my cheek.

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I can't believe him! He actually forgot. To top it off he asked if he was even conscious when making the promise. How… How… Disrespectful! Then when his face lit up at the explanation of marriage, I felt my chest tighten. That face he made was priceless. He then shocked me by asking for my name. Saying something about if we going to live together, he should know my name. As much as that made me happy and excited that he already thought of us together, I couldn't help feel a little cocky.

"Don't get ahead of yourself. You'll have to beat me to know my name." His smile than widen, and his face went from happy to a smirk to a serious face. Boy did I get excited for his next attack. Just to be on the safe I let my ki cover my whole body. Within a blink of an eye I felt a huge force push me back.

I then felt I hit a wall. Wow, that hurt. After a moment I was able to get up, and my head slightly hurt. He told me to take it easy, and he's sorry for using to much force. Was he worried about me? That made me happy. Once I was fully up, I couldn't hide how happy I was. He beat me! So now dad definitely can't say anything. I lost fair and square. In my moment of joy I almost forgot about him, till he reminded me about my name.

"You're impossible. I'm Chichi, the Ox King's daughter." The shocked written across his face was just so adorable. He then state he now remembers the promise, and how it was a misunderstanding. I was now feeling hopeless, and wanting to cry. But then he walked over to me, and to my shock, he proposed! I was so over joyed, I jumped and hugged him. I wanted to hug him so badly, and now that I did, I was just so over flowed with happiness. So much that I said I loved him.

He asked what did I mean, and I couldn't help but to kiss his cheek. He looked so confused, but I was just too happy.