Chapter 60: Some Changes
I was still not over this damn growth spurts. Sometimes I wake up sore, and even a little agitated. Even my hunger grew, and my senses are more annoying. And I had to learn to control my strength all over again. What sucks even more, is that next month is my 15th birthday. The birthday doesn't suck, it's what's happening on my birthday. My mom is making file out the high school papers. I did promise mom 2 years, but it still sucks.
As I hear my alarm clock go off, I try to ignore it. I don't want to wake up today. Bed is too comfy, and nothing is making me get up. Well, that was the plan, till an annoying little brother start jumping on my back. No such thing as personal space with him. "If you don't get off, I'm blasting you."
"And I'll tell mom. Now come on! Mom said I can't eat unless you come down." I'm not hungry.
"GOHAN GET YOUR BUTT DOWNSTAIRS FOR BREAKFAST!" Ever since these changes started mom's yelling became worst. But I finally got up, and Goten is still on my back.
"Ok squirt. Get off!" He gets off, and runs out the room. Sometimes I wonder when mom going to let me sleep in. Since the changes some good stuff did happen. I got my own room. What used to be Goten's nursery became my room, and Goten got the room downstairs. It's not that bad, since nursery is the seconds biggest room in the house. When I reach downstairs is when the smell of food finally wakes me up. Before I sit at the table, I help mom put the rest of the food on the table. "Morning mom."
"Morning Gohan. Eat up. Afterwards I'm going to need you to go into town. I need a few supplies." Sure mom. "Oh, and if you like you don't have to study today." I almost choked on the pancake I had in my mouth. Mom doesn't give me a free day, unless it's something happening.
"Did I do something wrong? Are we having guess? What's up mom?"
"Nothing. Just you looked stressed out. So, you deserve a break." Mom is creeping me out, but I'm not going to question it.
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Gohan sure as become less fun since he started becoming taller. Heck, he doesn't like playing with me anymore. All he does is study like crazy. And if he's not studying, he's helping mom with stuff. Sometimes she would send him to hunt stuff, and mom won't let me join. Why can't I join? Mom sometimes say I'm too young. Or that I'll get in the way. It's not fair! I'm 5 after all! I can handle it.
As me and Trunks play the new game, we hear his parents arguing again. Sounds like something about the gravity room, again. Me and Trunks just laugh, and then he tells me about the new water guns his mom got him. He said that we should play a prank on his dad, and I can't help think how fun that would be. "Let's do it."
Great! I'm in trouble again. "But it was Trunks idea!"
"But you're the one who shot him in the ear!"
"Because you said to!" Before long mom and aunty Bulma is pulling us apart. Now our moms tell us we're grounded for a week. And we see uncle Vegeta still with a towel to his ears.
On the ride home, mom is telling me how much of a bad thing I did. I try telling her how it was Trunks idea. And she tells me I shouldn't do everything Trunks does and tells me. But it's not my fault that it's fun. When we get home, Gohan had on the couch, reading another book. Trunks was right. My big brother is a nerd. But he's a fun nerd. After taking off my shoes, I go to him and ask to play. Then mom tells him that I'm grounded. "What you and Trunks do this time?"
"They shot Vegeta with a water gun. Shame on you Goten."
When mom wasn't looking, Gohan whispered in my ear. "Who got the most shots?" I pointed to myself. "Good job." Then he sat up and spoke normally. "That was awful spurt. Did you learn your lesson?"
"I sure did. Never play with uncle Vegeta, unless we ask first." Mom then came back from the kitchen, and said I wasn't grounded anymore. Big brother to the rescue!
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Big brother to the rescue! I knew it was too good to be true. Those boys really think I don't know what they're doing. I'll let it slide, but next time I mean it. Then again, I could never stay mad at my boys.
Since Gohan started to go through puberty he sure been acting different. And I been feeling slightly old. I noticed he would have trouble doing what he usually do. Very simple things becomes a bit of a chore. Like taking better control of his strength. My poor baby. It's almost liked the time him and Goku were super sayians the whole time. They broke all my favorite glasses and china. Thankfully we were able to replace them, and these.
I also noticed how he would seem angry for no reason at times. But whenever I sent him to go hunting, he always seemed more relaxed. Maybe he just needs exercise to get rid of all that tension. Goku did tell me there was a time on kami's lookout he would easily anger for no reason, and he would go heavier on his training. Maybe it's a sayian thing. Maybe they need a lot of exercise as they get older. I should ask Vegeta, or at least have Bulma ask for me. My poor baby.
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Boy, I'm starting to lose track I been dead. It feels like forever. I wonder how everyone on earth is doing. Let's see, today is Gohan's birthday, and he's a teenager. I hope he's taking it better than I did. Thankfully Chichi would be able to help him. But I kind of wish I was there, to help him through it. I remembered it being a very strange time for me.
Uh? Why is Baba here? "Hello Baba. What up?"
"Oh, nothing. I actually have some good news." At that I sat up straight. "Well you see, there's a tournament happening on earth next year."
"Ok, how is that good news?"
"Patience. I'm getting to it." She coughed in her hand. "I have checked it out with a few people, and King Yemma. And they all agreed you can come to earth on that day." It took a moment for her words to sink in. When they did, I couldn't stop the smile growing on my face. I got up and hugged Baba.
"Thank you so much. When I can tell everyone?"
"Two months before. No sooner than that." With that she leaves, and I'm so excited. In one year, I get to see everyone. I get to see my family again. I get to finally meet my other child. I get to see how much my little man grew. I just hope… That's when a sudden wave a doubt washed over me. I just hope they'll be happy to see me too. Of course, they'll be happy. What am I even saying!
And the tournament sounds fun too. I might get to see how strong everyone has gotten. If they even still train. Maybe I'll win, and Chichi will get the prize money. Won't she be happy. Plus, I get to hear what everyone has done since I been gone. Maybe I'll get lucky and get to give my perfect Chichi a kiss. She might be mad at me though. So, if I can't get anything else, a kiss would be just perfect. I absentmindedly touch the fabric of my gi top. It might not smell like them anymore, but it's still the same top. King Kai keeps asking if I want a new one, but I just can't. I rather a quick stitch here and there, but not a fully new gi.
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It's the morning of my birthday, and the house feels empty. I somehow managed to wake up early today, and I made my way to the kitchen. Mom not there, but all my favorites in on the table. I take a quick sense around the house. Nobody is really home. Actually, it feels like they're miles away. So, does that mean all of this is for me? Only one way to check. Mom. Yes. Is the food on the table is all mine? Yes, and don't worry about the dishes. With that said, I start digging in. Mm! Mom made it taste extra good today.
After breakfast, I go out. Might as well get a good morning workout in before dealing with all that paperwork. Since my last birthday, mom suggested I do a morning workout, after breakfast, before studying and stuff. Since then it became a daily routine, and it feels so great to tired myself out. It might not be like the training I've done with dad, and Mr. Piccolo, but it's something. On top of that, it's only light work. And last week mom gave me a new gi. Mom sure is acting weird. She seems more relaxed as the years go by.
As I come back, from my morning run, I spot mom in the kitchen. But I don't see Goten anywhere. Maybe she took him to Bulma's today. I walk into the kitchen, and grab a cup of water. Mom doesn't even look at me, as she's putting dishes away. "Is something up, mom?" She shakes her head. Once the dishes are away, she walks away. I'm confused. Mom is looks happy today. Well, if she's happy than it's nothing to worry about.
During dinner me, mom, Goten, and grandpa are celebrating my birthday. Goten even made a seat for dad's photo. This is the second time he did this. It actually feels nice. Almost like dad is celebrating with us. After my birthday dinner, I take a bath outside. As I watch the stars, I wonder if dad is watching over us. It's been so long. "Dad, if you are watching, we miss you. And I'm going to start high school soon. Oh, and mom says Goten is kind of like you when you were a kid. Wish you were here." That's when I saw a shooting star. Maybe it heard my wish. I hope it comes true.
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My baby is going to start high school soon. It took a while to find one, that would accept him, without question. I just wish it didn't take two years. Once, he comes home from getting his entrance exam scores, we'll have a big dinner. This is so exciting. And soon I'm going to be putting Goten into grade school. I don't think home school is working for him. No matter what I do, I don't think my methods are working anymore. So, this September I'll put him into grade school. I know Gohan is going late into the year, but I won't do the same with Goten.
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I can't believe this! I just had to play super hero on my first day of school. Mom is going to kill me if she find out. And why did that girl had to stop me? Damn it! I'm going to be late! I wish I could just use my full speed to get to school, but mom forbid it. This just sucks. But that girl's eye were pretty though. Wait! Why am I thinking about some random girl's eyes? For all I know we'll never meet again. I really hope we don't. That felt awkward how close she was, when she asked what happened at the bank. She smelled nice. WHAT THE HELL AM I THINKING? I need to make it to school! Not think about some random girl!