Chapter 46: Grandpa!

It took me everything to not lose control. I can't believe these guys claim Frieza is still alive, and healing. I thought he died. Not good. But it's in super bad condition. It took everything I had to stay in control, as I found these monsters. That's when it hit.

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What a pretty— "Kakarot destroy. Kakarot destroy." Where is that voice coming from? Who's kakar-what?

"Goku?" Grandpa?

I stomped on everything in my path, as I tried to catch the little man. It was fun crushing everything in my path, as I chased the little man. He jumped in the air and I grabbed him. It was so fun to hear him scream in pain. I roared as I caught sight of the moon. "Goku." This little man keeps saying that name. who is this Goku? I then brought him closer to my face, and took a whiff. He smell familiar, but why? "Please, Goku. Let me go." Is he talking to me? Goku? Goku. I'm Goku!

I then suddenly dropped him. As I try to fight the voice in my head, I stomp around. Then I hear a crunch, and I look down. The little man's legs are bleeding. The last I've heard before my sight catch the moon, again, was, "I will always forgive and be proud of you, Goku." I continued to stomp around as the voices became loader. I roared at the moon to beg it to be silent.

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When I finally came to, I was surround by destroyed landscape. Was I in a crater? I feel extremely exhausted. As I recalled what I remembered I couldn't stop the tears from falling. I chased and crushed grandpa, and yet he said he forgives me. I don't feel I deserve that. I don't deserve to be forgiven. He said he will always be proud of me. I don't deserve that either. I didn't just hurt grandpa, I… I… "I KILLED GRANDPA!" I then felt my emotions explode from me, and the crater became deeper. It took me a very long time for my energy to fade, to almost nothing. I was barely standing when my blur version saw Soba.

I could tell her was next to me, but I couldn't respond. the last I heard, before I fell over, "Goku?" When I woke up, I was in a bed and bandaged up. I looked to my left and Soba was there.

"Was that crater the city, we were in?" He shook his head. "But did I create it?" He nodded at that.

"I had to quickly take you to a different location. If I didn't, you would have destroyed the city, and the little life of what was left. Don't worry. Everyone is safe, and we questioned one of Frieza's men, before we killed him. He did confirm Frieza was alive, in extremely bad conditions. But—" There was a glow around me. It felt like I was being pulled by something. Soba placed his hand on me, and we closed our eyes.

It was the dragon! The Namekian dragon. My friends are trying to wish me home. I can't go back. Not like this! I plead with the dragon to let me stay, that I will make my own way home. He agreed, and I was no longer being pulled. I then looked to Soba. "How did you do that?"

"There's a lot of things we Yardratians can do. Don't give me that look. I sadly can't teach it all to you."

"Why?"

"There's no time." I looked at him confused. "Do be exact, you don't have time." What does he mean by that? "Maybe, if the future was different, then I, we, could have shown you." He then slowly walks away.

"Wait!" He turned to me. "How did you move me to a different location so quickly?"

"Instant transmission."

"Can you teach me?" I was hopeful the answer would be yes.

"I guess you have enough time for that. So, why not." I was grateful for his answer. He then left the room, and I laid on the bed. Maybe I should try to reach out to Chichi again. She's probably worried why I didn't want to come back.

Chichi. Goku? CHICHI! A powerful sense of relief washed over me, just from the sound of her voice. Goku! What's going on? Are you ok? I miss you! Calm down, Chichi. I missed you too. No, I'm not ok. That's why I can't come back yet. Goku. She sounds so worried. Do you know how long you'll be away? No, I don't. Oh, ok. But you better take good care of yourself. I will, and when I see you again, I don't ever want to let you go. Me too. Well, I have to go get Gohan to go home. I want to get away from 'your' friends. Tell Gohan I missed him. Better yet, don't. I'll say that in person when I finally come home. Ok, love you. Love you too, my Chichi.

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"I know why he doesn't want to come back." I looked to Roshi. "He's scared of his wife!" How dare he! I snatch the sword, out of one of the Namekian's hands, and point it at Roshi. He was sweating bullets as he claim it was just a joke. But clearly it wasn't, and everyone around me had stepped away. I walked away from the group; I can't be anywhere near those people. How dare they say such things about me! There must be a good reason my husband doesn't want to come home.

The nights lately I been feeling weird, and every explosive. If Vegeta is right, something is very wrong with Goku. I was just about to wash my hands, when I finally heard him. He's ok, well from what he says, he's really not. But the fact that he's ok enough to be alive, is good enough for me. To hear him say he miss me is so warming. You better take good care of yourself. I will, and when I see you again, I don't ever want to let you go. My husband is so wonderful. I want to tell Gohan, but he request I didn't. oh, it would be a great surprise. I love you, Goku. I love you too, my Chichi.

With that, I happily go in search of Gohan. He was still around those awful people, well, he was talking with Krillin. I found my anger returning as I walked to the group. From the corner of my eye, I see Vegeta is looking at me with an eyebrow raised. Don't ask. He just shock his head and walked away. Thanks to his hint, I was better able to control my thoughts. And he was only able to hear what I wanted him to hear.

Once I reached Gohan and Krillin, I greet Krillin and tell Gohan that we had to go home. With a last good bye, we took the truck, dad gave us a while back, home. On the trip home Gohan seemed sad, I don't blame him. "Why would dad not want to come home?" He was still looking at the window.

"Maybe daddy has a very good reason. When he comes home, we can ask him." He then looked at me shock.

"You spoke to dad?!" I sheepishly nodded. "YAY!"

"Gohan clam down. He didn't tell me what's wrong."

"Ok. I can't wait till he comes back now. Maybe he's doing something important, and wants to surprise us."

"Maybe."

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Once we got home, I couldn't hold in my excitement. Mom was finally able to speak to dad. And maybe now mom outbursts will end. Maybe things will finally calm down. And the fact dad will eventually come home is also exciting. Maybe I should train harder, so he would be surprise when he comes home. But mom also wants me to study, so I will do that too. I will give everything 100%, and when dad comes home, he'll be so proud.

Maybe mom would let me train with Mr. Piccolo. "Don't even think about it." Oh snap! Did mom hear my thoughts? I thought I had better control of that. "Whatever you're thinking, it's a no. You have the same face your daddy has when he's planning something, that I don't agree with." Oh, really? That's cool. I should be extra careful around mom, then. "What does my little boy want for dinner?"

"Tiger." She's slightly surprised, but it quickly turned to a warm smile. She then said ok, and we continue making our way home.

It was finally time to say good bye to the Namekians, I was so sad. I was happy that mom allowed me to come say bye. I was really going to miss my new friend, Dende. "Maybe one day in the future we'll meet again."

"I really hope so." With that I saw them disappeared. Also, Mr. Vegeta was still off planet, again. I was kind of enjoying knowing he was around. Mr. Yamcha didn't like him, but Mr. Vegeta isn't all bad. I actually feel sad for Mr. Vegeta. I hope he's back when dad comes back. Maybe Mr. Vegeta could answer any questions dad might have. It'll be nice if Mr. Vegeta and dad were friends.

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"One more time Goku. Focus. Feel the energy that you want to reach." I tried again, and again I didn't move. "After you lock on to the energy, you're trying to go to, visualize that you're there. Now try again."

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It feels like forever since Goku been home. I hope he's ok. He hasn't answered me lately, nor has he reached out. That happened just about two, or was it three, months ago. I did feel a sense of calmness during this time. Even Gohan has been behaving. Well, it's time for a well-earned snack. Uh? Where did he go? Isn't that the box he had that weird outfit was in? Even Icarus looks sad. "Hey Icarus." He faces me. "Did Gohan leave out the window again?" He nods. And with that I walk out the room.

How many times do I have to tell that boy? If he's going somewhere, to just tell me and go through the front door. Unless! I stop midway to the kitchen. Something bad is happening! GOHAN! Yes mom. You better come back home safety! Yes mom. With that said, I go about starting dinner. As long as he knows to come safely, everything will fine. If something really is wrong, I came to trust that Piccolo will keep him safe. I don't like that idea, but Piccolo has proven that I could trust him that much. Maybe later tonight I could finish Gohan's new gi.

As time flies, I get more worried. Why hasn't he contact me saying if he's alright? Did he just go to see his father's friends, and didn't tell me? That can't be right. He took that outfit that was similar to Vegeta's. So, he definitely went somewhere dangerous. Gohan, what are you doing? Just waiting around. Why? I don't know. It's what everyone else is doing. I see, get home soon. Yes, mom.

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Who is this guy? He can do that thing dad can do. Mr. Vegeta looks confused and annoyed. I'm just confused. This guy is friendly though. He had soda. If mom knew I was drinking soda, she would be so mad. Especially since it's not a weekend. Maybe she won't mind this one time. This guy says he's waiting for daddy, and somehow, he knows where dad is going to land. Mom sounds worried. But if this guy is telling the truth, I want to keep it a surprise for mom. She'll be so happy to see dad.

Wait. Why are they're leveling up? Why is he fighting dad with a sword? Now they stopped fighting and are talking. Mr. Piccolo is giving a funny face. When dad gets back to us, he's trying to tell us something. But Mr. Piccolo talks for him. Dad looks worried about something, and Mr. Piccolo shakes his head.

So, for the next 3 years we gotta train for some big battle. Oh no! What if mom doesn't approve? I wanna fight too, well, I just want to spend time with dad. I just want to spend as much time with dad, and do stuff together.

That's when I notice that Mr. Piccolo and dad had slowed down. I looked behind me, and dad looks worried, while Mr. Piccolo is telling him stuff. When dad finally looks at me, does he have a smile, and speed up, to be by my side. And Mr. Piccolo falls more back. "Is everything ok, dad?" He just reaches for my head, and ruffle my hair. I couldn't help smile at that. It feels good to finally have my dad do that. It feels like forever. When we have home in sight does dad completely stop. Something is wrong, but what is it. Mr. Piccolo states he'll be back tomorrow, and leaves us alone. "Dad?"

"Come here son." He has his arms wild open. I can't help but cry, as I rush to give my dad a hug. I miss my dad so much. I can't stop the tears from falling, as he holds me tighter. "I miss you so much, Gohan." He says this as he rubbed my head.

"I missed you so much daddy!" He keep me in his hold, till I finally calm down enough to pull away. I only pull away, enough to look up at my dad. He wipes the remanding tears away, and I feel a small sense of peace. "Let's go tell mom, that you're back." That's when his smile turned to a frown. "Mom will be so happy you're back." He bites his lip, before he shakes his head and the smile returns. Something is wrong with dad. I'm starting to worry.