Chapter 80: Fishing Trip
"So, you're telling me, that was your dad being angry that caused the 2-day earthquake?" I nod. "That's crazy. All my dad does is go train in the gravity room till he passes out. Or calm enough to demand food."
"That's another thing, Trunks. For this whole month he hasn't done anything Gohan said he does. Like he doesn't train and stuff. It even makes Gohan question what's going on." I paused the game we were playing. "Like my dad is being too relaxed." He thinks it's probably because of the big fight. "I don't know."
"Maybe we should ask my dad. Maybe he knows what's wrong." That did sound like a good idea, but I shook my head. "Oh!" I looked back up at Trunks. "You still didn't pick the toy you wanted. Because you're my friend, I'll let you chose two."
That got me excited. "You really mean it?" He nodded, and I was off to see what I would pick.
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On the flight home I was actually getting nervous. What in the world are we going to face when we get home? Goten seemed happy with what Trunks did, but still. I really hope nothing weird is waiting for us. As we entered the house, I noticed it seem too at ease. Nothing out of pace, and both parents were in the kitchen. I tried to be cautious when walking over, but Goten just run in. When I met up in the kitchen I just froze. My parents just looked very lovey dovey at the moment, and Goten was just sitting at the table.
I tried telling him we show leave them alone, but he didn't want to move. So, I decided I should just go to my room. Well, that was the plan till dad pulled me back in. Dad seems way too happy, and it made me want to throw up. Not saying seeing dad happy is a bad thing. Just, this one is gross when looking how overly happy mom is too. I just want to get away, but I was being held against my will. The rest of the day actually went pretty well. If you don't count how happy and quiet my parents were. It was creepy to say the least.
The rest of the week went pretty well. Until after Friday's dinner. Dad just literally kissed mom on the cheek, and grabbed Goten. Goten looked completely thrown off guard, and so was I. Mom then said for them to have fun, and I was left completely confused. What just happened? "Mom?"
She was giggling. "It's nothing bad. Your dad is just taking Goten on a little fishing trip. So, you have the weekend free to do whatever you want."
"So, can I go hang with my friends?" She said sure, and I was off to my room to call Videl.
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Is dad kidnapping me? Why did mom say for us to have fun? I'm confused. The moment we stepped outside, and dad closed the door, he set me down. I looked at him worried, and he was smiling. "Don't look so worried. We're just going on a little trip." Now I was even more confused, but slightly happy. "A little trip, just you and me. Want to know where we're going?" I nod my head. "So, follow me and you'll see."
We flew for a bit, till we came upon one of the rivers that was ways off from home. When we landed, the first thing I notice was a pile of sticks together. And some large logs surrounding the pile. I looked up to dad, and he was smiling at me. This look like something from one of my books. Was it called a camp? OH! Even though Gohan's version of camping wasn't like my books, this one sure did. I started to get really excited, and started jumping up and down. "It's a camping trip!"
"Yes. And first thing in the morning I'm going to teach you how to fish." That even made me more excited. Gohan always told me how much fun he used to have with dad, on their camping trips. Now it's my chance to have that type of fun. It made me so excited and happy, that I just hugged dad. I was going to do something he loves. And to top it off, I get to spend alone time with him. This is going to be the best weekend ever!
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I'm so glad I was on this trip with Goten. To top it off, watching him get excited about what we were doing was the best thing ever. The rest of the night I told him stories, till he fell asleep in my arms. This felt so wonderful. It felt great to hold my son like this. The same way I held my little Gohan. To top it off, Chichi said I didn't have to check in with her. So, I truly was getting to treasure every little moment with him.
Come morning, the little guy was so excited and energic, I'm surprised I could even keep up with him. Now that's a funny thought. For breakfast, I showed him how I always caught fish. The face he made was so priceless, when he saw how big the fish was. "Lunch time it'll be your turn. Do you think you can handle it?" He excitedly nod his head, while jumping up and down. He is way more energic then Gohan, and it really fits him. I even showed him how we set the fish to cook.
Between breakfast and lunch, he wanted me to show him other things. When I asked what it was, I was very pleased with his answer. "Just don't tell your mom, or she'll kill me."
"What do you mean?"
"I told her I won't train you. I never said anything about showing you things." He started smiling, and agreed to not tell chichi. I went at a slow pace showing him my basic kata. Then I watched him try. He was pretty good. I didn't expect anything less, since Gohan and Chichi trained him. "You sure you ready for me to go to the next step." He nod his head. "Ok, but let me know if I go too fast for you." He nods again. This time I went into doing my kata that I developed, while training in otherworld. It wasn't anything fancy, just some things I picked up from watching the guys.
When I was done, I got back into my ready stance and looked over to Goten. The excitement in his face was precious. "WOW! That was amazing! Does Gohan knows some of those?"
"Nope. I learned them during my time dead. You're the first one to actually see them." He started bouncing up and down.
"So cool! I got to see something that Gohan didn't! Not even Trunks or uncle Vegeta, too!"
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After I caught my first fish, I helped dad set up it up to cook. Today was just so awesome. Not only am I doing something Gohan used to do with dad, I even got to see something completely new. After lunch, dad helped me practice the new moves. I was so happy. I didn't want this trip to ever end. "Dad?" He looks at me. "Can we do this every weekend?"
"I don't know about every weekend, but we'll definitely do this often." I smiled at him. Then he ruffles my hair. "Are you having fun?"
"YEAH! This is the best trip ever! Especially since not only am I having fun with you. I got to learn new things. Some Gohan knows, and best of all, some that Gohan doesn't know. So, that's the best part. I finally doing something that Gohan talks so much about. I finally don't feel left out." That's when I felt he pull me into a hug. This just made me feel so happy. It's no longer feels like stories. I no longer feel like I don't understand. I actually feel so overly happy that I actually having father son time. And it's with my dad that I could have gone my whole life not knowing. I was given the gift of having a dad in my life, after so long. This is just so perfect.
"Hey, why you crying little guy?" I didn't realize that tears were coming out my eyes. He was rubbing them away.
"I'm just so happy." He then hugged me tighter. It was the best feeling in the world.
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One our way home, Goten was on my shoulders as we flew home. He was telling me how much he loves bugs. "Maybe we go bug catching next time." He really like that idea, and even suggest if we could do that today. "We'll see little buddy. But first, don't you want to tell mommy all the big fish you caught?"
"Yeah!"
"But remember our little deal."
"I know. But I want to go hunting with you today, for dinner."
"Sure thing. Should we hunt deer today?" He said yeah, and we speeded up. When we got to the house, I was able to sense that Gohan wasn't home. When I asked Chichi, she said that he was hanging out with friends. So, I guess that meant I got more time to spend with Goten. But he wanted to watch cartoons. At that I didn't want to do, but still wanted to spend time with him. So, I just started doing pushups in the same room. I then asked Goten if he wanted to be on my back, while I worked out. So happy he said yes.
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Mom was right about having friends my own age. We ended up going to this place called an arcade. Even though the noise was killer, it was actually fun. We even played laser tag. At the end of the day I was so sad to have to go home. We decided to go again tomorrow. I was walking Videl home, and it felt nice. As we walked, we talked. "Are you explain why you kept putting my helicopter on a building?"
"Part to get away, and part for the fun of it." She punched my arm. "Hey. I'm sorry."
"Yeah right! You were enjoying getting me angry. So, the goody two shoes have a mean side." She started giggling.
"What's that's supposed to mean?" She didn't answer, but started flying away. "Really?" I flew after her, and she stick at me. I tried grabbing her arm, only for her to pull away last second. I tried again and again she slipped away. She then started laughing each time I missed. "So, you been improving flying, but do you really think you can keep that up?" I felt myself grin as I tried fast to catch her. She still was able to get away. We were like that all the way to her house. When we landed, I was finally able to catch her. I catch her waist, and had pulled her up close. "Mine." That's when shock ran through me.
What the hell was that? I knew I was able to catch her this whole time. Was I letting her go on purpose? And when I did catch her, why the waist? Why did I say that? Even she looked shock. It shock me to where I felt maybe I need to get away. But I also didn't want to leave her. I was very conflicted by my emotions. On top of that, she looks so beautiful right now. So much that I could just… I absentmindedly licked my lips. That reaction also confused me. I started to back away. I told her goodnight, and flew home. What is wrong with me?
When I got home, there was food on the table. I already knew Goten was with dad, so the food was mine. But I just wasn't hungry. Maybe a good shower will clear my head. It kind of did the trick. I ate and then went to my room to study. As I tried to study all I could think about was Videl. How her face had a nice shade of pink. How her eyes shrined brightly. The way her lips looked inviting. I then started to feel very hot, and it bothered me. I closed my books, and tried to go to sleep. As I tried to sleep all I could hear was her giggles. That sound was so nice.
When I woke up the next day, I was feeling weird. My body was cover in sweat, and my boxers felt tight. When I looked to see what was the problem, I felt super embarrassed. Why is this starting now? I get the concept, but why is it happening? Should I talk to mom about this? Better yet I can't do that. Maybe it'll be better if I asked dad. But mom said she was the one gave dad the talk. But what if he understands more about why I'm going through it now. Since mom talked to me, I read biology books on the subject. It says how this should be happening the moment puberty. Am I still going through it? But those books talk about human changes. Maybe it's not the same for sayians. Since I'm half sayian it probably works differently.
Maybe I should ask dad. And whatever he can't answer, I could always beg Vegeta to help me out. At least find out how long does sayian puberty last. And when does it start? I have so many questions. But I'm going to have to find a way to get rid of this for now. I still hanging with everyone. Maybe dad will be back when I get home. With that, I chose a cold shower and got ready for the day.