Chapter 82: All Boys Camping Trip
It wasn't until dinner that Gohan returned home, and he had the biggest smile I've seen yet. I was very happy for my son. Dinner was quiet, but at least my boys were all wearing big smiles. I don't know what Goku talked with Gohan, and why he pushed him and Videl out the house. But in the end our Gohan looked happy. And if I was mistaken, he even looked at peace with something. I was so happy. Even Goten looked extremely happy after going on that little trip with his father. Right now, everything seemed right with the world.
I was just about to get up, to clean dishes, when Goku pulled me back down. He then filled my plate again. I was about to protest, till he stuffed food in my mouth. Jerk! Eat. I gave him one more glare, and started digging in. After dinner, Goku helped with the dishes. What's going on? I'll tell you later. I was feeling slightly worried. But the smile he wore, gave me hope it was nothing bad. After dishes were done, Goku helped me tuck away an exhausted Goten, and say good night to Gohan.
When we entered our room, I heard the door lock. Oh no! There's only one reason he would do that. "Goku, what's going on?" He still didn't answer, but I felt him behind me. "You said you'll tell me later. It's now later." I then felt his hands on my hips, and him dropping kisses on my neck.
"This weekend was interesting to say the least." Oh, how so? "I got to spend alone time with our second son. Also, I did something I never thought would happen."
"And that is?" That's when he turned me around, and kissed my nose. He then dropped kisses on my lips.
"I spoke with Gohan about certain things." Like? "Almost like my version of the talk, but leave out the babies. He wanted to know what's going on with him, and he asked what I went through. Our boy is so smart. But it made me happy to share something that had nothing to do with training or fighting." I was surprised, and so very happy. "Yeah. Our Gohan truly found his special someone. Especially if she's making him go crazy, like you do to me."
"What do you mean?" That's when I saw him smirk, and him transform. Let me show you. He then licks his lip.
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For the rest of the school year went pretty well. My classmates slowly started talking to me again, and nobody was afraid of me. I was able to play games with everyone again. But it made me realize who were my true friends, and I made sure I played with them the most. On the weekends were also interesting. Gohan wasn't home as much, which made me sad. But it did give me more alone time with dad. Also, every day after dinner, I would read a book while on dad's back, while he did pushups. We have yet missed a day. If I wasn't reading a book, I was telling my parents of my day.
It was now the beginning of summer vacation, and I knew the real for was going to start. I wonder what I was going to do all summer. Maybe ask big brother to join me and dad on a camping trip. Just as I was coming into the kitchen, for breakfast, mom was getting off the phone. Gohan even looked between excited and disappointed. Dad looked super excited. It was after breakfast we had guess. It was Trunks and uncle Vegeta. I wonder why they're here. That's when dad picked me up, and Gohan followed behind. "See you in 7 days, Chichi." "Have fun boys." What in the world is going on?
I asked Trunks if he knew. "Na. My dad just told me to get dress, and to let's go." This is just weird. As we flew, we passed a few mountains till we finally stopped. Then dad started talking.
"Let's have a little scavenger hunt before lunch." Uh? He then took out two sheets of paper and handed them to me and Trunks. "You can't ask Gohan for help, and you can't go into the city. Plus, no trying to contact mom for the answers. The one who is able to find the most, or everything, on that list gets the afternoon to themselves." Me and Trunks looked excited at the list. It was a list of how certain things looks. So, we're supposed to what? "Find what those things are, and bring them back to us."
"What is Gohan gonna do?" I agreed with Trunks. What is big brother going to do?
"He already done this, so he gets a pass. So, he gets a choice on what he wants to do. That doesn't involve leaving the mountains." Gohan looked happy for a moment, till he heard that last part. "So." Dad then looked at the sky. "From the looks of it, you got about 2, maybe 3, hours to find what's on that list." Me and Trunks gave each other one more look, before we slip up and went looking.
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"Summer Vacation? What's that?"
"Oh, the boys are out of school for the summer. It last for at least 2 months. And if I'm correct, it starts next week." I got up from the floor, and followed her outside. She then told me how the boys spent last summer. Then I got an idea.
"Maybe I could take them on a camping trip. Like, just as boys."
"I don't know. It has been years since you and Gohan did something like that. And then your improv one went well, from how happy Goten was. But what would you do with the boys?" She then put the sheets back in the basket, and marched over to me. "No Goku! No training!"
"Oh, come on. Not super heavy. Just the great outdoors, maybe a spar or two. You know, basic stuff. I could also invite Vegeta, and Trunks." She then raised an eyebrow at me. "Come on. Not the whole summer. Just a few days."
"How would you convince Vegeta to agree?" I kissed her forehead. She gave me a smile before I was off to catch Vegeta. He was in this gravity room, and I almost fell head first. Then the heavy gravity was gone.
"What the hell do you want, Kakarot?"
"Camping trip. You should come with Trunks. Should be fun."
"What the world is a camping trip?"
"The great outdoors. Tell stories. Hunt your own food." He told me to get ready, and he turned back on the gravity. We ended up sparring for an hour, till he told me he'll go.
"But how the hell we're going to making a training camping trip?" Leave that to me. Also do you mind rising the gravity a bit. "Done warming up?" We smirked, and I gave him a nod. "Fine." We went at it till it was time to go pick up the boys. "Call the woman the day of." I nodded and was off.
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The moment I got home after school dad dragged me back outside. What gives? "Camping trip, I want your opinion." What? Why my opinion? "Because I want to include training, and I want to make it fun for the boys." Boys? "Yeah, I invited Trunks and Vegeta to join us."
We ended playing different training games. This actually got me excited since it'll be the first camping trip I go with dad, since he came back to life. It'll feel like old times, plus I was able to plan the activities this time around. And for some activities I could do whatever I want, and for some I couldn't get away from. Plus, the idea of doing a little training with dad sounded fun. "Why can't I bring a book?" That's so not fair.
"Gohan." I was actually pouting, folding my arms, and looking away. "Next time. And maybe next time you could bring Videl." I actually felt my face getting hot at that idea.
"But I get first dibs on picking what's for lunch on the first day."
"Are you going to hunt it?" I nodded. "Cut it up?" I nodded again. "What about cook it?" I nodded one more time. "Fair enough. But Gohan." I felt nervous as I looked at dad. "During this trip no contact with Videl. Your only focus is on this trip." I actually got sad at that. "Don't worry, afterwards your free to spend as much time as you want with her. Just make sure nothing happens."
"Like what?" He raised an eyebrow at me. "Oh! No. Of course not. I'm behaving. Mom told me I shouldn't be doing that stuff till after marriage." He then snickered. "What?" He ruffled my hair, and we made our way back home. I can't believe this.
When the day finally came, I got out of bed early. When I made it downstairs, mom was already making breakfast. Guess I didn't wake as early as I thought. At least I was up before dad. That meant I get warm pancakes, while theirs get cold. The moment I started to dig in is when dad finally came down. Soon after, Goten came. I already told Videl last night on what's happening, and apologized. After breakfast Vegeta and Trunks came, and we were off. After dad told the squirts what to do, I was free. Since I got 2 to 3 hours of time, I chose to hunt bear. It's been forever since I had that. Especially since mom didn't allow me to hunt them. Only dad was allowed to.
I was between asking dad if he could give me any pointers, or just wing it. I chose to wing it, and I was so glad I did. It was fun using all my senses like this. I actually felt like I was in my element, and it felt incredible. This is exactly what I been missing. Even though mom gave me the chance to be out hunting, and have my morning workouts. But when I started school, it became less and less. It had become I only hunted on weekends and working out was almost nothing. I started to get something when I started helping Videl, but it's kind of wasn't the same. This trip is allowing me the time to actually not rush things. To actually allowing me to use all my senses.
Maybe this summer I should do my own training trips. With or without dad. I could even ask Mr. Piccolo. Maybe even Videl. She might not be able to keep up with me, but it could be fun. The more I think about it, the more excited I become. A whole summer doing training trips. Maybe not even train, just have fun doing other stuff.
When I made to the camp with my kill, the brats was nowhere to be seen. On top of that both dad and Vegeta seemed to be having a staring contest. But if I know any better, it's probably something else. I just finished cutting up the meat, when Trunks and Goten showed up. Trunks was complaining about the things on the list, and how were they supposed to find everything. Even Goten was agreeing with him. I had half a mind to answer, but dad seem to have got it. I couldn't help overhear as I finished up with the bear.
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"Yeah! How were we supposed to find this stuff?"
"Were you two flying the whole time?" We both nodded. "So, of course you wasn't going to find much." He then looked over to Gohan, and then looked back at us. "Looks like you boys have at least 30 minutes to find one or two things. I'm sure you could do it." I looked over to Trunks, and he looked ready to say something.
"Boy! Don't you dare open your mouth." Uncle Vegeta then tapped his wrist. "Time is running out." That's when we panicked and went back in search for at least one more thing. This was way harder than I thought. Some of this stuff I've kind of seen, but everything else sounded funny. Two of them were flowers, I think some were fruits, but the last three was what confused me. On top of that my list was different than Trunks. So, we couldn't help each other. Oh! I think I found one. This is a weird looking plant. But it's big green leaves, blue small flowers, and is shiny. With this I made my way back.
As I watched dad count, I was getting nervous, I even saw Trunks looking nervous. Turns out I only got half of the things right. I was disappointed, but was happy that I got more than Trunks. In a way I finally beat him at something. It also meant after lunch I could do whatever I wanted. But what about Trunks. Turns out he had to find everything we missed on his own. He wanted to complain, but was stopped by uncle Vegeta.
As I watched Gohan use ki blast to cook meat, dad was praising him. Saying stuff like, how he finally didn't burn dad's hair. Also, stuff like, how he finally learned to not burn meat to ash. They seem to laugh at that. Why was that so funny? I don't get it. Even Trunks seemed confused by it. That's when dad called me, and asked if I wanted to give it a try. He even asked Trucks to try. We tried, and it was funny. Trunks' was ash, and mine had a hole in it. "Guess that's a lesson for tomorrow." Uh? What did dad mean by that? We then saw Vegeta have a piece of meat in his hands. He didn't throw it. He just had it resting on his hand. Then it was in flames for a few seconds, and his meat was cooked. WOW! "And you call me a show off." Both our dads gave a smirk.