Chapter 91: Goten Birthday

I can't wait for next week. It's going to be my birthday. And the week after will be Christmas. I wonder what will happen on my birthday. Usually mom made all my favorites, and Gohan sometimes surprise me with a new toy or game. But this year is more exciting. That's because it'll be the first birthday with dad.

Gohan told me stories how dad always did things with him on his birthday. Gohan also said how dad would make it all about him. Like one time, dad found the perfect stop for a birthday picnic. Or another time, dad surprised big brother with a special hat. But that was before his life changed. Afterwards, dad just made sure he gave Gohan is full attention. Like, Dad would not train at all, and did everything Gohan wanted to do. He even made sure Gohan felt special on his birthday.

I wonder what dad will be like for my birthday. Maybe we'll play lots of games. But we do that every day. Maybe if it snows, we can play in the snow. Or maybe ride dinosaurs. Whatever we end up doing it will be fun.

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"Goku." He looked at me. "Goten's birthday is next week." All I heard was an oh. That won't do. "What we going to do for him? Or better question. What are you going to do? Since this will be the first birthday you'll get to celebrate with him." He was silent, as he rubbed my arm. I wonder what he's thinking. Then he said that he doesn't know.

"What can I do? What would the little guy want to do? How was he during his past birthdays? What would he like? I just don't know what to do." I raised my head from his chest, and looked at him. He looks so worried. My poor Goku.

"Goten usually like to play games on his birthday. He also tends to ask Gohan to tell him stories about you." That's when his hand stopped, and looked at me. He then adjusted so his body was on his side, and facing me. "He would even ask Gohan to share things you did on Gohan's birthday." He then kissed my forehead, and he held me closer. "Well, this year you're no longer a story. You're real." He kissed my forehead again.

"Does he like books like Gohan?" I shook my head. "But he loves to play a lot. But I already play with him. What can I do to make his birthday special?" My dear Goku is really thinking hard about this.

"Maybe we could shop for a gift for him. And you get to pick it out." But. "No buts. I already was planning to get him a gift. But I do have enough for you to pick a gift for him, too." He then kissed my lips. "We'll go while he's in school tomorrow." We shared one more kiss, before he hover over me.

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Today Chichi took me to a toy store, to find a gift for Goten. Would a toy really be enough? As we walked around there were a few things looked interesting. But nothing seemed right. The 'boys' section of the store had lots of guns, action figures, and sports stuff. Even had stuff with wheels to play outside. Most of this stuff looks ok, and some look like they could break easily. I didn't really get the point of this place. We then walked pass some race cars. Ox King used to get those for Gohan all the time. Would Goten like one?

I asked Chichi, and she said that Goten doesn't like cars. Well, there goes that. She currently was looking at a few action figures. I asked why. "Some of these are from his favorite superhero show. I'm trying to remember which ones he has already." She then puts the one in her hand down. "Maybe I shouldn't." She then walked away from the figures, and starting looking at other toys. As I walked over to her, I spotted something at the corner of my eye. Maybe he'll like this? It does have what he likes to talk about. It even has the one he keeps saying it's his favorite. I show it to Chichi, and she has the biggest smile ever.

She paid for it, and then we were off to a clothes store. She said that'll she'll buy him a superhero shirt. With that said and done, we made our way home. She hid the gifts away, after wrapping them up. As she did so, I waited for her in the kitchen. I was looking at the calendar and notice that Christmas was the week after. I wonder what I should do for everyone. Then it hit me. Before I left, I told Chichi I'll be right back.

"Goku, seriously! If you're not dead don't show up at my office."

"Sorry about that King Yemma. But you think it's possible to get one small, tiny favor?" He looked at me angry, but asked what it was. I tried explaining what it was.

"ABSOLUTELY NOT, GOKU! That's against the rules! You being here is against the rules! Now scram!"

"Come on. Just this once. I can't do it myself, since, as you say, I'm not dead." He told me he'll think about it, and that he'll tell King Kai to give me his answer. "Thank you. And sorry for holding up the line." With that I went back home, to a confused wife.

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Next week is Goten's birthday, I wonder what we're all going to do. Mom would probably get him a toy like always, and cook his favorite foods. But also, this will be the first-time dad gets to spend it with him. Now I'm curious what dad is going to do. Get to see if Goten drives dad crazy for wanting to play. Or probably dad will just do what he normally does, and that will be enough. Dad would probably play as much as Goten wants, and maybe share stories. With that stuck in my head, I wonder what about Christmas. That would be interesting.

I then felt a hand was coming my way, and I grabbed it in time. I then looked to who it belong to. I had to blink a few times to realize it was Videl's. "You finally snapped out of it. We have to go. Lunch is over." Oh shot! I completely forgot I was still at school. "So, what where you in a daze about this time?"

"Goten's birthday is coming up. And it'll be the first-time dad will be celebrating with us."

"How is he going to be?" 7. "Cool. Can I come?"

"I see why not. Just be warned, Goten tends to be extra annoying on his birthday."

"So, what. Besides, what should I get him?"

"Why you want to get him something? And besides, if you are thinking of getting him something try action figures. Like superhero action figures. He loves to collect them." She then slammed a book to my chest. "Ouch. I guess this is the book for next months debate subject." She nods and walks off.

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Today's the day! I'm so excited! I jumped out of bed, and ran upstairs. Should I wake up big brother or dad? Wow. Now I'm stuck on between their rooms, thinking really hard. I always wake big brother on my birthday. But this time dad is here. I don't know what to do. So, I ended up sitting on the floor, thinking. Soon, mom stepped into the hallway. She said happy birthday, and asked why I was in the hallway. "I don't know who to wake up. I want to wake Gohan, like always. But I also want to wake dad." She smiled at me, and told me either choice was fine. And that she hopes she doesn't have to clean any burnt walls. I giggled at that. And so, I chose to wake dad up.

Just when I about to land on his back, he turned around and hugged me. Aw man. I wanted to surprise him. Wait. Was dad up the whole time? "Happy birthday, Goten." I couldn't help smile at that, and hug him back. Hearing him say that sounded so awesome. I said thank you. I was going to leave his room, so he can get ready, but instead he was carrying me the whole time. This felt nice.

Soon after breakfast, Videl came and it made me sad. Whenever she comes over it usually meant big brother was going to spend time with her. But he just can't! It's my birthday! I want him to spend time with me! And to my great surprise, Videl said she came because she heard it was my birthday. YAY! Videl came because of me. The rest of the day I got to play with everyone. Even got dad to play against me in a video game. After lunch, Trunks came over. This was starting to be the best birthday ever.

Well, until mom kicked us all out. Well, not dad, but me, Trunks, Videl, and Gohan. So, we all played ninja tag, till mom said we could come back inside. Videl wasn't good at ninja tag, but it sure was funny seeing her try. Also, me and Trunks kept making sure she was it every time. Gohan kept telling her to tag him, but she refused. It was so much fun, until Gohan kept trying to make us tag him, when we were it. That's not fun. Gohan knows how to play; Videl doesn't.

Soon, mom called us all back to the house. When inside there was a huge pile of food on the table. And then I noticed that aunty Bulma, uncle Vegeta, Krillin, 18, Marron, Mr. Piccolo, and just about everyone was here. It made me happy. Mom made all my favorites. After we ate, I got to blow out the candles on my cake. "Goten, make a wish." What possibly could I wish for? All my friends and family were here. Even dad was here. There's nothing I could wish for. Well, I could wish that this happy feeling never ends. With that, I gently blew out the candles and everyone cheered.

Soon came time to open gifts. As always, Bulma got me video games. Krillin and 18 got me a water gun. Super cool. Mom got me my favorite superhero shirt. To my surprise Videl got me a gift, and it was a superhero card game. But what shock me, and everyone else, was dad also got me a gift. When I opened it, I wanted to cry. It was a bug catcher kit, and it came with different sample of insects. To top it off, one of them was my favorite, which was a beetle. It was absolutely perfect. I ended up hugging dad, and crying while I said thank you. It was the best gift in the whole world.

Even when everyone left, I didn't leave dad's side. I was just so over joyed. The first time I had my dad celebrating my birthday, and he got me a gift. Even if he didn't get me anything, I would still be happy. Even if he game me anything else, I would still be happy. But this was just too much. Gohan was right about dad listening to what we enjoy. When it was time for bed, I couldn't part with dad. Mom joked, saying how I was practically glued to him. I didn't want to sleep in my room. I was so happy mom agreed to me sleeping in their room. Even Gohan joined us. This was the best birthday ever!

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Wow. Dad got him a gift, and Goten started crying. It was really a special birthday after all. When everyone left, Goten was still stuck to dad. And it didn't seem like dad mind. It made me happy seeing them like this. Videl was the only one who stood a little bit longer. Before she went home, she said she'll be back tomorrow.

When it was time for bed, I was thinking on maybe doing some studying before I fell asleep. But then dad, and mom, said we're all going to sleep in their room. This was nice. Studying could wait till tomorrow. As we got ready for bed, I noticed dad and mom having very big smiles. This was nice. As we fell asleep, it felt awesome to be this close with everyone. My little brother is really special.

The next day, Goten still wouldn't let dad go. It was sure funny seeing dad trying to get out of the spider hug. Dad was barely able to go to the bathroom, without Goten hugging his leg. When Goten did let go of dad, it was for short periods of time. Mom was even laughing. Today Goten was being extremely clingy to dad, and it was just too funny. And when Videl came over, and saw what was happening, even she laughed.

During the rest of the day, me and Videl studied in my room. Well, that and randomly talked about other things. We talked about the up coming Christmas party at Bulma's. We even talked about other school subjects. We were now laying on my bed, talking about what we wanted to do after high school. "I don't know. Maybe a professor, or even a scientist."

"What would you teach? What type of science?

"I don't really know. Maybe physics."

"You should go do it. Me on the other hand. I always thought I would take over my dad's dojo. But now I feel different about it. Maybe I would let life take me where I'm supposed to be." I then held her hand.

"Whatever you choose I'll be there cheering you on."

"Same to you." We were just about to kiss, when we heard mom screaming that dinner was ready. We laughed and headed downstairs.