Chapter 67: Trouble
I can't believe Vegeta would do that. Wait. Yes, I can. Once done, we started to leave the area. That's when I noticed the girl standing next to Gohan. Is this here. "Well, aren't you going to introduce me?" He said friend, and Krillin teased. But the way Gohan is smiling clearing says she's much more. Aw, look at my Gohan finding a special someone. I'm so glad I got to meet her. As I watched my little Goten during his matches, I couldn't feel any prouder of the little guy. Oh, Gohan and Videl made it just in time to see Goten and Trunks match. "Gohan, are you blushing?" DAD! Huff. Just you wait! Oh, is my little man angry at me? She really is special. Now Gohan has turned his face from me.
WOW! They could go super sayian! At that age! Impressive. Oh boy. Maybe there's a few more things Goten needs to work on. But on the up side, he did create a pretty good size. And his form is good too. So, it's not all bad. I wonder who trained him. I do see a lot of Chichi's movements. Could it be? Chichi? Did you train Goten? Yes, I did. Well not the ki blast part, that was all Gohan's doing. So, both of them trained Goten. So, amazing. They did a pretty good job at it too. Maybe I could show him something before I go. Aw, he lost. Well, Vegeta seems happy about it. At least Goten did his best, so I'm happy.
As we're waiting to figure out the match order, I can't help watch my Gohan talking to Videl. It makes me happy seeing Gohan with someone. That's when I notice a certain someone shouldn't be here. I can't help smile and shake my head. Does he know I'm here? Yes, and your mother is probably worried. Silly little guy. Vegeta, the boys are here. I know. Now that's funny. No side remarks; probably holding it for our little rematch. This day seemed to go so nicely. Got to be closed to my boys, and got to kiss my beautiful wife. But what's bothering me, is how trouble Piccolo looks.
GREAT! Just my damn luck! I come back for one day and something just had to go wrong. Not only did I had to hold back an angry Gohan, do a senzu bean run, and then hold back a worry Videl. I also had to follow some guys. Chichi is probably worry sick. Goten better stay with his mother. I don't want to drag him into this, if I could help it. And for some reason, I think Baba knew about this. Damn it, Baba! Wait till I see you. Gohan looks ok; for a second there even I was getting worried. So, he's a bit rusty, not his fault. This is not the time for this Vegeta, but if you really want this. I don't like this. I didn't want to leave like this. I didn't want to see either of them cry. Glad Videl still thinks Gohan is alive. She really is special; he found a good one.
As Baba takes me back to otherworld, I finally ask her if she knew. At first, she looks away, then turns around and tells me yes. But turns back to me, and tells me. "If everything is what I saw, just save Mr. Satan. After that, all I can say is that, we'll see." I was completely confused. What's going on?
It's all over, and… and… I'M ALIVE AGAIN!
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I can't believe this! He's hurting Videl, and she's still giving everything she got. Dad won't let me help her. NO! She needs my help! Videl just stay down! That monster! Dad went to get senzu beans. I hope he hurries. Poor Videl. She didn't deserve that. She could have died, and I wouldn't have been able to save her. Even through dad was holding me back, I could tell he was also troubled. Almost like he was holding us both back. Dad finally got back. I rushed to give Videl the senzu bean. She was smiling at me before I left. Now that I know Videl will be ok, I get to my match. Oh great, now they know who I am. Oh well, it was going to happen eventually. Did Videl just agreed to go out with me when this is over?
Wow, I really am rusty. Did dad just threaten a Kai? This is bad, very bad. So, I did fail? Maybe I can win with this sword. Great! We broke it. My dad can't be serious! How dare he! Videl is not a bargaining chip! I can't believe it! I let my guard down. I'm alive?
Dad did it! I should go check how everyone is doing. Seems everyone is at the lookout, even Videl. I know I should check on mom, but I want to check on Videl more. What am I going to do? Uh? Why is Goten and Trunks pushing? What I am going to do? Do I touch her shoulder or— "You big idiot!" Videl is bagging on my chest, and even has tears. I just hold her face, and try to wipe away the tears. She then hugs me. I can't help to hug back. She's ok!
Dad's alive? DAD'S ALIVE! This is the best day ever! Well, the best way to end a big battle. Mom looks so happy. Goten even gets to spend more time with dad. Heck, even mom. This is so awesome. Just before we say our fair wells to everyone, Dende was healing anyone that was still hurt. While he did so, I notice two certain pairs had somehow left the group. Goten was too busy, with Trunks, playing with Buu to even notice. And I was enjoying a small little moment, by holding Videl's hand.
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I can't believe this. Not only did 18 figure us out, we got disqualified. Then we accidently broke Mr. Piccolo. It was becoming more and more of a bad day. Dad did get to show us a new technique, so that's something. But I wasn't ready to watch him leave yet. I wanted more time. Thank goodness Ms. Baba allowed him to stay long enough for me to get one more hug. Dad's hugs are comforting, but I still wish he didn't have to go. I only just met him, and he's leaving so soon. It's not fair! Gohan was right about Mr. Piccolo being a mean teacher.
That monster killed my mom! She was all I had left! NO! I'm all alone. Mommy is gone. Gohan is gone. Even dad is gone, again. I promise dad and I already failed him. NO! Me and Trunks has to get this training done, and no messing around. Daddy counted on me. Mommy counted on me. Even big brother counted on me. We failed. This can't be!
We're alive? Uh? Even big brother is back! We head to the look out and everybody there. Gohan seem too stuck on something. Thankfully Trunks helped me pushed him to Videl. Once that's done, I went and hugged my mom. Mommy is back! And daddy won the fight. But more importantly, mommy is alive! Uh? Daddy is alive too! This just became the best day ever! Not only do I get my mommy back. I also get my dad! Mommy looks so happy. Oh, we now get a new playmate.
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I wonder where Goten is. I bet he's messing around with Trunks again. I hope those two stay out of trouble. This is a shocker. Guess those two get to fight early. It's like watching the last match first. But hey, it's better than watching Vegeta knock people out, and not be entertaining. Oh no! That guy is hurting my future daughter-in-law. Come on Videl, you can do it. This is bad. Oh no! They hurting my Gohan now. Why isn't Goku doing anything? Now where are they off to?
I can't believe Vegeta did that. It's been years since he killed a soul. This isn't good. Bulma fainted. This is bad. Now my Goten has to fight. I don't like this, but I understand. My Goku is leaving so soon, and Gohan isn't here. This is just terrible. I'm glad Goten got to hug his daddy one more time, and Goku promised to make sure Gohan is ok on the other side. I admire Videl for believe Gohan isn't dead. I really hope she's right.
This I remembered was slapping that Buu monster. Now, where am I? The more I look at the ceiling, the more it reminds me of the lookout. That shouldn't be possible, especially if I'm dead. I then sit up, and I feel soar. I know take better view of my surrounds and I am on the lookout. I even hear Vegeta's voice asking for our help to help my Goku. Of course, I'll do anything to help him.
Soon I see both my babies land on the lookout. Then Goten and Trunks pushing Gohan to Videl, before Goten runs over to me. I hug my little boy. Oh, how I worried so much. Soon the biggest and best surprised comes around the corner. MY GOKU IS ALIVE! I just can't stop myself as I run into his arms. I can't stop the crying, as I hug him close. This truly must be a dream, especially if my husband is back. I just have to be dreaming.
As everyone is talking with each other, Goku pulls me away from the group. Hugs me, and I can't help snuggle into his embrace. "You know what this means, don't you?" I just look up at him. What am I supposed to say? "The beautiful woman I have in my arms isn't allowed to cry anymore. She's only allowed to smile, and…" He kisses my nose. "Maybe sometimes angry." Then he kisses my forehead. "But no more crying. You understand me?" I couldn't help smile at him. I then embrace him tighter. "I didn't hear a yes, or got a nod." You're so silly. I understand. "Good, now let's go home." With that, we get the boys and said fair well to everyone.
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As we fly home, I just so happy. I get to actually stay alive. I get to watch Goten grow up. I get to watch Gohan continue growing. I might have missed some important milestones, but I'm not missing anymore. To top it off, I got my hands on a certain someone, that I'm never letting go again. There's no way I'm going through that again. I'm so happy right I just kissed it front of the boys. I just couldn't control myself. I'm just finally back with my heaven. Finally, back where I truly belong. My forever and ever.
When we land on our front yard, I can't help but take a moment to take it all in. My home. The place where my family is. The place where I left my heart and soul. Chichi is trying to get my attention, and asking to be put down. Oh no you don't. I'm bring you in like the first time we stepped into our new lives. This is almost like a new beginning together, and so it deserves a proper welcome.
I carry into our home, and the boys followed. Once inside, I still haven't put her down. I just can't yet. But this time when she ask to be put down, I do. Just with some resistance. When she takes off her shoes, I remembered her important rule. Once all our shoes are off, is when I'm being tackle to the ground by all of them. This feels great. I scoop up my family into a big hug, and just lay there on the floor. It just too great a feeling to want to end it. Well, till three loud roars choose now to ruin the moment. We all laughed, and got up from the floor. "Ok boys, what do you guys want for dinner?" Both of the boys looked at me. "Looks like you get the honors to decide."
"I can't. You boys pick something." They don't look like they like that idea. Nor does Chichi. "Come on, I want whatever you two wants."
"No way! You have to pick!'
"Come on, Goten."
"No way. We mean it dad. Don't you want any of your favorites? Mom hasn't cook them since you died. So, come on. You chose something. Anything."
Now Goten was giving me the puppy eye look. Did Gohan teach him that? Oh Dende. I can't say no to that face. I looked up at Chichi, and even she was giving me the puppy eyes. Looks like I lost this one. "Fine." They all cheered. And Goten looked really eager to know what I'll chose. "Well, the afterlife sure doesn't believe in some good wolf meat." Chichi just smiles at me, and Goten looked puzzled. Gohan and the other hand looked really excited. "I take it you stopped cooking wolf, since I been gone."
"Yeah. It makes me sad when I tried cooking after your death, so I stopped. But since you're back, I could make it again. Now how do you want it?"
"Made with love." We just laughed at that. And she told me to be serious. "But you know how much I love it in stew, and even your wolf curry." I couldn't help lick my lips at the memory of how she makes it. They were all laughing at me. "Well, since you're cooking, I'll go hunt it."
Gohan then got on his feet, and held out his hand. "Oh no you don't. You're staying here. I'll go hunt wolves." Then Goten got up and said he would too. "No can-do squirt, you're stay here too."
"Aw, come on. Let me go." I just couldn't help laugh at how the boys are behaving. Do they always do this? You have no idea. Oh boy, I'm in for a treat. Goten then looked over at Chichi. "Mom! Tell Gohan to let me go."
"I said no squirt!" Gohan tried to hurry and put on his shoes. While dealing with Goten holding onto his back. This is too good to be true. Are they really doing this? "Get off me. If you don't, I'm gonna—" I finally got up, and grabbed Goten. He was pouting as Gohan ran out the door.
He's now looking at me. He has the same pouty face as Chichi. So cute. "Why can I go?" Cause I want to get to know you. "But, it's not fair. Gohan always gets to hunt."
"If that's the case, you want to go with me next time? I'll even let you pick what we hunt." He then looked at Chichi with his puppy eyes. I'm going have to watch out for those. Chichi just giggled and said it was ok. That we get to hunt tomorrow's lunch. With that in mind, I asked what Goten wanted to do.
As we waited for dinner, me and Goten end up playing card games, while he asked me questions. I, too, asked him questions about himself. So, the little guy like video games, playing with different animals, and really likes bugs. Chichi even comments how he even tried asking to keep a tiger as a pet. It kind of reminds me about Gohan and that purple dragon, he became friends with. Also, Goten is way energic, almost the opposite of how Gohan was. Now I can see why Krillin made that comment, how Goten reminded everyone of me. But he is his own person.
As we ate, they all took turns on telling me stories of what they been up to. Chichi tried telling me how she punched a nurse, for trying to take my jacket away from her, when she was giving birth to Goten. My Chichi is amazing. Gohan also said how he was the one that came up with the top idea. I was amazed at my little… I mean. I was amazed at my big boy. Goten even told me how threw rocks at Gohan, and was super surprised how fast he was. Just hearing their stories was just amazing. When it was my turn, I really didn't know what to say. "Oh, come on. Knowing you, you probably did a lot of training. Did you meet anyone interesting?"
"Ok, you got me. I was in a tournament, like the very week after I died. Met some pretty cool guys, and few interesting characters." Goten asked what I meant by that, but I wasn't sure how Gohan and Chichi would take it. Well, here goes nothing. "I met up with Raditz again." Their faces was speechless, then it turned to somewhat angry. Goten asked who I was talking about, and if he was nice.
"No way! He's far from nice!" Then Gohan went silent for a moment, and he face went from anger to almost mock amusement. "Then again, he just smelled really bad. But at least he didn't threaten to kill me if I kept crying. Instead he threw me into his space pod. Mr. Piccolo was the one who threaten to kill me." Now I was the one with the tight expression. Raditz did mean it when he said he never intended to kill Gohan. I already got back at Piccolo for what he did, but it was still uncomfortable to hear it.