Chapter 57: Mom's amazing

It's almost Gohan's 12th birthday, and mommy is taking me shopping. She wants my help picking out the perfect gift for big brother. But I don't know what we should get him. Maybe a book, he likes those. But he has a lot of those. Maybe one of those comic books. Or a toy. Mommy says he'll like anything I pick out for him.

We're walking out a shop when we see a man running. There's a lady running and screaming that he took her bag. Mommy looks angry, and chases the man. What is man trying to do? She can't beat a big guy like that. No mommy… Uh? Did mom just flip him? How is that even possible? Mommy is so much smaller than that man. Oh, mommy is dragging him across the street. Mommy gave the lady her bag, and binning the guy's arm back, and tell him to ask for forgiveness. Wow! My mom is so cool!

Gohan always said how mom was super strong, but I never believed him. I thought he was joking, since she's mommy. I know Uncle Geta is super strong, and big brother is super strong, too. But mom? This is the first time I've seen her like this.

When we get home, I watch mommy closely. She's able to pick up big stuff with ease. Can't every mommy do that? She's able to do things very fast. But can't anyone with practice? Sometimes, when she has free time, I see her working out. I always thought that what every mommy does. But is it really? I have to ask mommy.

"Mommy." She looks at me. "How were you able to beat that bigger man? You're so much smaller."

She smiles. "I might not look it, but your mommy is one of the strongest women on earth."

"Why you say that?"

"I just am. I was always strong since I was a little girl. Lots of meanie used to challenge mommy, but mommy always win. Mommy always win. I even was one of the top 8 at the Martial Arts Tournament, alongside your father."

"Wow! So cool. Are you able to beat daddy?"

"Yes and no."

"Uh?"

"Yes, because I'm his wife. And no, because he's stronger."

"So cool! I wanna be strong too! Teach me mommy. Please!" She had a concern face, and for the moment I think she's going to say no. I was starting to feel, and discourage.

"I'm not an easy teacher. So, don't expect special treatment."

I just couldn't hold back my excitement, and hugged mommy. "Yes mommy!"

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It's Gohan's birthday today. How old is he going to be again? Well, at least I remembered it's his birthday, so, I'll be happy with that. I wonder what they're all doing today. Just then some of the guys walked over to where I was. For some reason, I've kind of claim this spot under a tree, whenever I rest. So, for anyone to walk this way it was out of the blue. "What up you guys?" They all looked concerned, so I sat up.

"Goku, are you really going to do this every year?"

"What you mean?"

"Sit under this tree, only on certain days. What's so special about these days anyway?" I never explained to them about my family. I never felt the need to. But since they asked, I don't see why not tell them at least a bit about my family.

"Today is my eldest son's birthday. If I was alive, I would be spending it with him, but since I'm dead I'll just take the day to do nothing. It doesn't feel right to train on his birthday. Nor on my wife's, or our anniversary. And I'm giving the same treatment to my second child, that was born after I died." With that I laid back down, and didn't noticed the looks they were giving me.

"What's the point?" I sat back up and asked what they meant. "You're dead. You should be doing whatever you want."

"But I am. I train as much as I want, and eat a ton. Me taking these breaks is because I just miss them, and want to give them a special moment of my time. They deserve it."

"But it's been three years." Three years? Oh, that would make Gohan 12. I got so happy finally knowing how old my boy is turning today. "Goku!" I turned my attention back to them. "Like I was saying. It's been three years. Don't you think it's time you moved on? For all you know they moved on."

"What do you mean? Moved on how?" I was very confused.

They seemed to look at each other, before one of them spook again. "Moved on as in, for all you know, your wife probably remarried." I felt somewhat hurt that he would say such a thing. Chichi would never remarry. We're remarried forever. "Marriage usually is till death do you part, and you're dead. So, that technically means you're no longer—"

I don't know where the speed came from, but I had him by the neck. "FINISH THAT SENTENCE AND I'LL MAKE IT HELL FOR YOU!" I let him go, and there was fear written all over his face. I then looked at everyone else. "THAT GOES EVERYONE ELSE! DON'T EVER MENTION THAT AROUND ME AGAIN!" With that, I sat back down. I gave everyone one more glare, and they backed away. How dare they say such things! My Chichi is FOREVER MINE! And I'm forever hers! No other way around it. Anyone who tries telling me other wise is going to pay.

As I tried to calm down, I sense King Kai approaching. I'm really not in the mood for anymore annoyance. But I just stay there, and hope for the best. And of course, it's not what I hoped. "You ok?"

"I'm just peachy." I hope he can get the hint I want to be left alone. But nope, he stays.

"The others might not get it, but you're right to feel how you feel." Uh? I looked over at him. "You're a sayian after all. Maybe I'm not the best person to explain. But what you say? Tomorrow I could introduce you to a few sayians. Maybe they could explain things to you." I just sat up, and continued looking at him.

"Who are they?"

"You happen to know them. Don't give me that face. Just wait till you meet them, and then you'll know. Also, someone wants to meet you, but since today you took off for your son, I'm sure you can meet him another day." With that he walks away, and I'm left puzzled. Well, I won't think about it. I'll worry about it tomorrow.

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As we celebrate my birthday, I was very surprised at the Goten gave me a gift. When I opened it, I was so in tears. I absolutely loved it! It was a journal! It was orange, and had four red stars on it. And he also gave me a very cool blue pen. I was just so over joyed, I just couldn't stop hugging him. "Let me go! I can't breathe!"

"Not yet!" It took mom to save him. But I just couldn't stop being so happy. I held the journal closely. When it was bed time, I decided to write on the first page. What should I write about? Maybe something special I want to always want to remember. Then I looked over to my favorite teddy, still wearing that blanket from all those years ago. A new wave of tears fell, and so I decided to write that.

On the very first page I wrote. "Mom, Dad, Gohan, and Goten Forever and Ever." With that I felt another way of happiness, and placed my journal away. This gift was way better than any toys or books I could ever get. As I slept, I hugged my little brother. Today was the most specialist birthday ever!

…

I was so happy big brother liked his gift. But I sure didn't think about that tight hug. And now being hugged to death while I'm trying to sleep is not fun. But I'm glad I made my big brother happy. I'm so happy we found a shop that does custom journals.

Today, while Gohan studies, mom was going to give me my first lesson on being strong like her. When I walked over to mom, she handed me a bag and told me to go change. I looked at her confused, but rushed to the bathroom to change. When I looked inside the bag, I saw something orange. When I pulled it out, it looked like what daddy wears in the pictures. Mommy made me an outfit like daddy's. I don't know how I'm supposed to feel about this.

I tried to figure out how I'm supposed to put it on, but I got stuck. So, I called for mom to help me. She helped put of the pants, the first shirt, then the second one. Why do I need two? She then showed me how to tie my belt. The whole time she had the biggest, loving smile I have ever seen. Why is that? I never seen that smile before. I was kind of mad. Why have I never seen this smile? And how can I make her smile like this more often? Has Gohan seen this smile? I hope not. I want to keep this smile to myself.

When she was done tying the belt, she undid it and told me to try. I tried my best, and it made her smile that smile. Mommy then moved away from the bathroom door mirror. And that's when I saw what everyone was talking about. I really do look like my daddy. Somehow, I felt super happy. And when I looked at mom, I could have sworn, he was there smiling down at me. Mom looked so proud. I felt so happy. I want to see that smile on mommy's face every day. We then went to the front yard, and mom started talking about something called training. She went about the rules, and even showed me a few stands. I had to mirror her every move.

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It took a few months for Goten to get his kata down, and I couldn't be any prouder. If Goku was here, he'll be proud too. On top of that, Goten wouldn't get out of his gi. Even when we weren't going to train, he still wanted to wear it. When Gohan saw him wearing the gi, the smile Gohan had was so adorable. Heck, Gohan didn't stop hugging Goten for almost two hours. I had to save my poor baby.

After a while, I started having Goten wear weighted gear. He was very surprised, but I assured him it was for the best. When he asked what I meant, I told him it was like how Vegeta trains in his gravity room. He was so amazed, and even asked when will he be able to get heavier clothes. "First let's get through this weight." He nodded, and we got into our sparring session.

I can't believe it! He can do it, too! Not another one! I thought he would at least, had a few more, years before he could do that. He's so young. My baby! I ended training early for the day, and after dinner I stood in my room. When I was in my room, I went in search for his very first gi I made him. The one were the moment he got one little tare, he got so upset. The one were actually didn't want to wear it anymore, for fear he'll rip it more. The one he made a super big deal over, since it was the first one, I made him.

I find it and hug it. I whisper into it. "Hey Goku. Our little Goten can go super sayian. And he's so young. I was training him, and he changed. Even though I'm so proud of him, it still scared me. I'm scared he'll be dragged into battles now. Even though, nothing has happened, I'm still scared. I do wish you were here to see him. I even made him a gi like yours. You would be so happy to see him."

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After the first week of training with mom, I was allowed to visit Trunks again. While there, I got to show off the gi my mommy made me. Uncle Geta saw, and invited me to train with him and Trunks. I got so excited. It was only for an hour, but me and Trunks were allowed to spar, while Uncle Geta did his own thing. It was super fun. Me and Trunks agreed every time we visit each other, we'll show each other what we learned.

One day Trunks showed me how to do this thing called a super sayian. It was super cool. But we agreed to keep it a secret from our parents. Saying how it might upset them. I didn't understand at the time. Well, until I accidently did when sparring with mom. She called me a little monster, and a punker, I think. I was so upset that I made her cry. So, I promised to never do it again, unless I'm playing with Trunks.