Chapter 78: Argument

It's been a whole month since dad been back, and things seem to getting into a rhythm. But something just seems off. Like a lot of things been happening so fast, that it's finally starting to affect me. Gohan not only goes to school and fight crime, but he also spends time with Videl. Not saying that's bad, just he won't spend time with me as much. I rarely see Trunks now since he's trying to spend more time with his own dad. Especially after what happened and all. I have my own dad that spends time with me, but it's starting to feel weird.

Weird as in, he wants to do things I want to do. It's not a bad thing, but sometimes I wish I could do stuff he wants to do. He did say how he wasn't sure if mom would allow him. Why does that matter? Doesn't he get a say in anything? That's another thing. He's so easy going, and doesn't do much. Mom does everything in the house. What does he really do?

Gohan tells me how it was always like that. It was always mom in charge. Gohan also told me how dad would train a lot, and hunt stuff, and even sold what he hunted. But dad said he has yet to train since he came back. It's not that I'm complaining or anything, it just I don't know what to do. Trunks does stuff that his dad likes. Gohan done things that dad likes. So why can't I? It's not fair! Maybe this weekend I could ask him to something he likes. And he can't ask mom for permission.

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A month has gone by and Chichi still won't let me take Goten out of her sight. I do enjoy watching the little guy doing stuff he likes, and getting to know him more. But even I can tell something is troubling him. I want to do things like I used to do with Gohan. Not the training stuff, but at least exploring stuff. I do want to train him, but I know Chichi isn't going to allow it. I haven't been home in 7 years and I don't want to start an argument with her.

I really don't want Goten to see me argue with Chichi. I remembered how sad and scared Gohan looked every time he witness us arguing. Our arguments always did leave us not talking for a day or two, sometimes just hours. I don't want Goten to witness that. I want him to think everything is just perfect. But maybe I'm wrong. I really do want to do other things, than watching endless cartoons and playing boring video games. Maybe if I asked nicely, Chichi would let me take him on a fishing trip this weekend.

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"No, Goku!"

"Why? It's really just two days. And he doesn't have school."

"I said no! And that's final!"

Uh? What was that about? I looked over at Goten, and even he looks confused. It's been forever since I heard them argue over something. So, it got to be something big if they're arguing now. All me and Goten did was walk into the door, and heard mom yelling. I was debating on just leaving till this blew over, but I was curious on what caused this. It's rare for dad to raise his voice at mom. So, this must be important. Then again, it's probably about training.

I have noticed dad hasn't done anything since he's been back. Which is just weird. Makes me wonder what's going on with dad. Dad hasn't worked out around the house. He hasn't suggested we spar for a bit after dinner. What's wrong with dad? It is clear he's trying to catch up with us, and even get to know Goten more. But something is just off with dad.

Me and Goten walks into the kitchen, only to witness dad working past us. He's not smiling, nor did he say hi. Oh, this doesn't look good. We heard the front door slam. What's going on? I look to Goten, and he looks worried. What's scaring me is that mom is smiling at us. Oh boy. I know that smile. Goten, don't mention anything, and act like nothing just happened. Why? You don't want to know.

It's been two days since dad left. Mom hasn't said anything. And if we tried to say something, she would send us to our room. It was the third day and we didn't have school. I was going to see Videl, but this was more important. Mom hasn't even left her room. This is bad. We tried quietly to go through the front door, only to hear mom yelling for us not to go out today. What are we grounded or something? No answer. We even tried leaving through our windows, but mom yelled at us again. How in the world does she know what we're doing? I tried reaching out for dad, but then I hear mom yelling at me. Uh? What did they argue about that got them this mad?

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I can't believe her. I'm not asking much. I'm not even asking to train him. He's not going to be in school, so why not take advantage. All I want is some alone time with our youngest son. With the son I wasn't around for, for the first 7 years of his life. All I was simply asked was to bond with him, nothing much. But she makes it seem like something is going to happen. For goodness sake! What could possibly go wrong in two days?

All my enemies are either dead or my allies. If something was to happen, I would have easily brought him back home. Especially since I can instant transmission, and I wouldn't let anything happen to him. For goodness sake! Does she really think I'm not capable to take care of my own son? I get that before it was a jot effort, and we pulled through it. But I'm stronger now, so there's no way I'll let history repeat itself.

I want to bond with the boy. I want to have moments of just him and me. Why can't I have special moments with him? He is my son, too! For goodness sake! I love her to death, but this is just insane. I was able to bond with Gohan. Even when we were training for battles. I made sure I took care of his every need, and that I did everything to keep him safe. I'll do anything to keep them all safe and happy. Yet! Why am not allowed to take my second son on just one little trip? We're not fighting. We're not going to another planet. We're not even going to the other side of the planet!

I have stayed home for a full month. I haven't done anything that I used to do. I haven't even done my morning and night work outs. All because I been trying to spend as much time as possible with everyone. I could have easily gone back to my daily routine. I could have easily done a lot of things. But instead I choose to stay put, and give them my full attention. I didn't complain when I was told I had to do things around the house. I didn't say anything when she kept turning down every idea I had, for spending family time together. I'm not asking for much, and she's making a big deal out of it.

Just as I was still pacing, I walked into a fist. "Go away Vegeta! I'm not in the mood!"

"Oh, shut up! You been causing a damn earthquake for the past two days! Now, what the hell is wrong with you?"

"None of your business. Now leave me alone." He then punched me in the face again. "What the—" He tried punching again, and I caught it.

"I don't give a damn why you're angry! But can you stop fucking pacing!" I just punched him in the face. We ended up sparring for it a bit; till I finally calm down. "Better?"

"No. But thank you."

"Shut up. Are you going to pace again?" I shook my head. "Good. Now why are you pissed off?"

"I want to take Goten on a fishing trip, and Chichi said no."

"Just take him. He is your brat." I just glared at him. "I see. She thinks something gonna happen?" I nod. "Bullshit. Just take the brat." I tried standing up. "If you pace again not even a senzu bean is going to heal you."

"Thanks." He just got up and flew away. Now to go home and face Chichi. Hopefully she also calm down.

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That was the first time I heard dad yelling at mom. What's going on? Dad looks upset, and he just walked out. Gohan said I shouldn't say anything, but I'm worried. What just happened between mom and dad? After we ate dinner is when we start feeling the ground shake. I could even sense that dad's ki rose. Wow, that's super high. I asked Gohan if I could sleep with him tonight.

Gohan says that he seen mom and dad argue before. He also says it doesn't always last long, so I shouldn't worry. But as we wake up, the ground starts shaking again. Either he took a break, or I just haven't noticed it that much. The shaking is so bad, that it's hard for mom to cook us breakfast. Mom then tells us we're not going to school today. We asked why, but she just gives us an angry look.

Gohan said to not ask what's wrong with mom. But this is making me super worried. Weren't we all happy? What made mommy and daddy argue? And why did it make dad look so angry? It even made him leave the house. Gohan said it was either that or we would have saw dad sleep on the couch. But why did they argue? Me and Gohan tried asking mom, but she just yelled at us. We tried leaving the house, to ask dad, only for mom to yell at us. She even yelled at Gohan for trying another way to reach dad. What in the world did dad do?

It was finally Saturday, and mom wasn't anywhere to be seen. She was still in her room. But somehow, she knew we were trying to leave again. This time we behaved, and stayed in our rooms doing homework. Then suddenly the shaking just stopped. Dad's ki didn't go down, but at this the ground stop shaking. I could tell uncle Vegeta was with dad. I even noticed that both their ki was high for a bit, then it was calm. Before long I could tell dad was coming home. I waited downstairs, by the door. Even Gohan was there.

The moment dad walked inside I hugged his leg. He ruffled my hair before asking me to get off. When I let go is when I noticed how beat up dad looked. Did him and Vegeta have a fight? Gohan looked worried, too. "I'm fine boys. Really." I didn't believe him. Me and Gohan watched him go up the stairs to his and mommy's room. I held onto Gohan's leg. I was scared mommy and daddy was going to argue again.

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When I entered our home, I was met by Goten hugging my leg and a worried looking Gohan. I ruffled their hair, and asked Goten to let go. They looked so worried, but I tried to assure them I was fine. I don't think they believed me. I truly do love my sons. But I have to go take care of a certain someone. Hopefully this time she would actually hear me out. I really hate it when we get like this. As I walked up the stairs, I was starting to get worried. She's probably still mad at me. When this is over, I'm going to make her scream for a whole other reason.

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I can't believe him! How dare he ask that! He's not taking my Goten away from me! Even if it's just for two days. Even if it's only a fishing trip. He probably using that as an excuse to train him! He probably ask for more days, and then Goten will miss school. Goten is not getting any more behind on his studies. On top of that, what if something happened. It's not uncommon. My baby needs to stay with me, at all times. I need to know his every move. I need to make sure my baby is always safe.

I let that man get away with a lot with Gohan, but not this time. This time I'm going to make sure my baby is always safe. And if that means he can't spend alone time with his father, then so be it. I know it Goku when I said that, but what choice do I have. If I leave him alone with Goten anything could happen. I won't allow it! Goku just needs to understand I won't let my baby get in danger. Gohan already went through so much. I won't let it happen again!

I'm not letting my sons leave the house today. I'm not risking them going to their father. They're not even going to be allowed to talk to him. Not until that man apologizes and agrees to never try that again. My baby is staying with me! Let that man go on a tantrum! My baby is not being alone with him!

The moment he walked into our room, I'm ready to scream at him again. He's not changing my mind! "For goodness sake Chichi! Just hear me out!"

"No Goku! My baby is staying home where I know he's safe!"

"You leave me no choice!" He picks me up, and marches downstairs. We passed the boys, and he tells them to stay put. What is he going to do? He can't take me away from my babies! They need me! "Calm down Chichi!" How dare he raise his voice at me! How dare he tells me to calm down! My babies need me! "THE BOYS WILL BE FINE! NOW CALM DOWN AND JUST LISTEN TO ME!"

"DON'T YOU DARE YELL AT ME! NOW BRING ME BACK TO MY BABIES!"

Instead he just kisses me. Oh no! He's not doing that! I slap him! He attacks my lips again. "If you don't calm down, I'm going to make you calm down. Understand me!" How dare he! But I do nod and cross my arms. When he finally lands, does he put me down. "For goodness sake. Is it really that bad to ask for at least a weekend to be alone with my son? You been with him since he was born. Let me bond with him. Let me do things I used to do with Goten. Let me have some form of relationship with our second son. Why is it too much to ask for that? You know damn well I will do anything for every single one of you. So why? Why can't I just have one simple thing? You make it seem like I'm asking you to move a mountain. I just want some time alone with our son!"

I couldn't help angrily cry, as I tried to fight him. "How else am I going to be fully sure my baby is safe? How else am I going to know he's ok?" That's when I whaled uncontrollably. "I don't want him to suffer like our Gohan!" I then felt him embrace me, and held me tightly. I could feel him rocking me back and forth, and rubbing my back.

"Shh. It's ok. I understand. Shh. I don't want that either. And I'm not gonna let it happen. Shh. It's ok. He's not going to suffer. It's ok." I so badly want to believe him, but I just couldn't. I continued to sob and sob, and he kept trying to comfort me. I don't know when, but I was sitting on his lap as he kept trying to comfort me. "Shh. It's ok."

"You better show him how to catch a big one."

He kissed my forehead. "The biggest. Anything else."

"He's not allowed to get boo boos." He kissed my forehead again. "And you better tell him stories." Another kiss. "And, and" I looked up at him. "No trying to train him." He smiled at me.

"I won't train him. Not now anyway." I gave a frown. "I would like to one day. But for now, I won't. Just for you." He kissed my nose. "Are you ready to go home? Or can I keep kissing you?"

"The boys might be hungry. So, let's go home. Hey, don't pout. When boys go to bed you can bring us back here, and we could talk." We shared a kiss.