Chapter 113: Granddaughter Pan

I can't believe this! I'm just so excited. When we got home, I just couldn't put Videl down. She's pregnant! We're going to be parents! Why couldn't I tell? Was I so into work that I missed the signs? Before the cell games, and mom was pregnant, dad knew right away. But than dad already knew how mom body was. Since this is Videl, how come I couldn't tell? Then again, she didn't show signs like mom. She didn't eat more. Her ki wasn't all over the place.

When we got home, I couldn't stop touching her. we ended on the couch, with her sitting on my lap as I felt just below her bellybutton. I wanted to feel the ki of our growing child. It was faint, but it felt wonderful. I asked her when she found out she was excepting. "Last week. I had unbelievable back headache. So, I went to the doctor, to see what was the cause. While there, did some test, everything but one came back clean." She then placed her hand over mine. "You could guess which test came back with different results." We both smiled.

As the days goes by, I did try to make sure I left work right away. I even took some of it actually home, so I could finish there. I made sure the Videl barely put pressure on herself. Remembering how mom was, when pregnant with Goten still played in my head. Mom was doing everything, and didn't accept help. I didn't make it easier on her either. Videl is not going through that. I'll make it my soul duty that she'll have a stress-free pregnancy. Even though insist she's perfectly fine, I still made her sit while I did everything around the house. She's not allowed to do anything while I'm home. I'll cook, clean, press my own clothes, and make sure she's ok. I even stopped wearing weighted clothes, and having weights in my bag. I didn't want to hurt her by mistake.

Every night, I would even feel the little one's ki, and it makes me so happy. My Videl is perfect. Our growing child is perfect. After about 3 or so months her belly was starting to show. It was such a wonderful sight to wake up to, and go to sleep to. I would hold my Videl super close as I admire both her, and our child. I also came to notice a few other things along the way. For example, how more irresistible Videl had become. Every day I had to fight the urge to keep her in bed with me. Now that was a fun side effect, that I don't mind. Especially Videl loves the way I wake her up in the morning. An early breakfast is always good on my watch. Since she's pregnant I also took it upon myself to do all the work in the bedroom, too.

Then came the wonderful day that Videl went in for her ultrasound, and we found out the gender of our baby. It's going to be a girl. That got me excited. We're going to have a little Videl. When we came home from the ultrasound, we were surprised that mom and dad was waiting for us. How did they? Videl must have told them about today. I was so worried about her I completely forget to inform my own parents. I was surprised that her dad wasn't here. He usually always comes to visits on Saturdays.

As I watched mom and Videl gush over the ultrasound pictures, I couldn't stop feeling a strong sense of joy. When I looked over at dad, he had a huge smile as he too watched mom and Videl. Then Videl surprised us both when she asked dad to feel her belly. Dad face turned red, and stutter if she was sure. He was very hesitant at first. When he finally did touch her, there was a shrine to his eyes, as he smile. "She's perfect." This was a nice moment. When Videl moved away, to sit back down, dad look like he was fighting a frown. With the same hand he touch Videl, he ruffled my hair. He wasn't looking at me, but he sure had a huge smile. When mom and dad were leaving, mom had to struggle with dad. Dad didn't want to leave yet. It was funny to watch.

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Since that whole fight with Beerus, Chichi went back to the no training rule, and Goten should only focus on studying. I get that she got scared, but I feel that might be a little too much. It took some time to finally calm her down about it. Also, I wasn't allowed off planet again. That's ok. There's actually a few things I'm looking forward to, that I don't want to miss out. For a good two months, Chichi watched me work, or joined, depending on her mood. She was just making sure I didn't sneak in any training. That's fine, since I get to spend time with her. When she wasn't with me at the field, she was visiting Gohan. Even though, I'm supposedly working, I keep track of her ki. Then when she's with our son, and an excepting Videl, I like to sense all their kis. Even the small, faint one that's growing. That always puts a smile on my face. Our son is going to be a father of his own.

Then one day, Chichi gets a call, saying that Videl was going to get her ultrasound thingy today. Goten was in school, and since I was on break, I went with her. Not like I don't visit our son, just that she does it more. Especially since she wants me to work the fields. When we got there, Gohan and Videl still wasn't home. Chichi was bouncing with excitement, and I couldn't help smile at that. If I remember correctly those ultrasound thingies tell you more about the growing baby. When the couple did should up, they had super big smiles.

So, it's a girl. I'm going to have a granddaughter. Wow. I don't know what I'm more excited about. The fact that Gohan is having a daughter, or the fact I'm going to be a grandpa to a girl. I can't stop smiling at how wonderful this all is. My first son grew up, got married, and now is going to be a daddy to a little girl. I can't stop feeling proud of him. He doing so well for himself. He's following his dreams, and even starting a family.

Videl then surprises me, by saying I could feel the baby. I don't know what to do. I'm just shock that I even get to do so. When I do touch her belly, and sense the little girl's ki, it's like a magical moment. It's almost liked a spark of a lot of little things at once. It's almost like how Gohan was, when I first sense him. Yet this one is different. It's like a rainbow of different energy. "She's perfect." I even got to feel a faint kick. Awe. The moment Videl backed away, so she can sit back down, I was fighting a frown. That little girl as already claim her grandpa. I wanted to continue feeling her ki, but it's not my place. My Gohan did a good job. I couldn't help ruffle his hair.

I didn't want to leave yet. I wanted to stay close as possible. Just a few more minutes. It took everything for Chichi to get me to walk out the door. On the way home I couldn't stop looking at my hand. When we finally get home, we see Goten trying to find something to eat. Were we really gone for that long? Chichi tells him to calm down, and that she'll start dinner. While she does that, I end up playing with Goten. Goten. I started remembering when I found out that Chichi was pregnant with him.

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We weren't training today, and Gohan left to go see Krillin. It was just me and Chichi, and that was perfect. She just finished hanging the laundry, when I hugged her from behind. When I did so she started giggling, but I also noticed something different. I took a deep whiff of her neck, and I caught the scent of it. Could this really be happening? I held Chichi tighter, and focused on her ki, trying to sense if there were anything different. There was. It was faint, but it was there. I took another whiff of her, and I definitely could smell it. That one scent I only smelled once, and that was almost 10 years ago. The same scent she had when… when… She was PREGNANT!

Both fear and joy washed over me. But then I remembered last year. She had the same scent, and I waited 2 weeks, but nothing changed. The scent actually went away. Not this time. If she wasn't pregnant now, she's going to be when I'm done with her. I picked her up, and carried her to our room. Which caught her by complete surprised. We put our lives on hold for far too long. She's not the only one who wants another baby.

Every night, for two weeks, I poured my heart and soul into my Chichi. At first, she was more worried about waking Gohan. But after a while those thoughts left as I made her feel good. Plus, to my great delight, she was pregnant. I was both happy and worried. Maybe I was being a little selfish, but I really wanted to give my wife another baby. But I wanted to surprise her, with the news, after the fighting was over. At night, while I held her, I enjoyed feeling that new growing ki. We're going to have another child. After that day, was when I felt that strange energy. That's when the panic started to sink in. Did I make a mistake?

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As we ate dinner, I couldn't stop looking between Goten and Chichi. They both asked what was wrong, which I reply nothing. After dinner, I did my usual before bed workout, while Goten read on my back. Even after I finished, and it was time for bed, I didn't want to let Goten out of my grasp yet. I'll have moments like these, and he would want to get out of my hugs. Not that he doesn't like spending time with me. It's just when I really don't want to let him go, that he starts asking me to let him go. "Don't worry dad. I love you." That put a smile to my face, as I watched him give Chichi a good night hug.

When me and Chichi got to bed, I couldn't help myself, and place a hand over her stomach. I even did a sad sigh. "Goku." I looked up at Chichi's worried face. "Is something wrong?" I tell her it's nothing, and give her a quick kiss. "Goku, tell me the truth."

I felt trouble how was I supposed to tell her. I pulled her closer, and rest my head in her neck. "I missed it. I missed out on so much. And." I held her tighter, while one of my hands was still on her belly. I felt the words trapped in my throat, but I tried to say them. "We're not able to have. More." She placed a hand over mines, and she said sorry. "It's not your fault. Two enough. I just wish I was there during the whole thing. Able to feel him grow in you. The whole experience of watching him grow. I missed out on so much." By now Chichi was hugging me, and I was fighting back my own tears. "Damn Cell. Damn that heart virus. All I wanted was to make sure you three were happy. Even when it meant…" I started kissing her.

I can't continue thinking about things that can't change. I have to stop thinking about something I have to find peace with. My Chichi was safe for those 7 years. She had our wonderful boys by her side. She wasn't alone. "Goku?" I looked at her, and she had tears. Oh no. Did I do something wrong? "That was the first time in years since I've seen you fight in person." Uh? That's when I thought about it. Last time she was actually near one of my battles was years ago. It was the same day I had officially purposed to her. "This one was also scary, but." When I looked at her, her frown was replaced with a smile. "It was also exciting to see you fight. I almost forgot how you look when you really fight."

"Uh? What do you mean?"

"Goku, we spar. But we don't fight. I've only seen glimpse of your other fights on earth. But when I first saw you fight in the tournament, there was just something about you. You were silly, but there was something completely different. Like you zoned out, and all you breathe was pure confidence in your movements. It was exciting to see that. My husband to be went from fun and silly, to someone you don't want to get in the way of. That whole tournament I saw so many sides of you, that it made me wonder what else was there to find out." She had the biggest smile when she said that. "Regardless how scared I was, seeing you fight made me fall even more in love with you."

"Chichi." I couldn't stop kissing her. She's so perfect. "If I get into another fight, would you like to watch?" She looked surprised by that. She then smiles and said yes. "But promise me. You'll stay out the way, and leave if things really get bad. I know you can take care of yourself, but I don't want you hurt either." I promise. I just hope it's not a big fight, and you'll be doing it for fun. "I hope so too. Because if it's a big fight, you're staying home. Understand." She nods, and we finally fall asleep.

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As the days leading up to Videl's due date, I kept visiting them. Sometimes Hercule would be there. Sometimes Goten would tag along. And the days Goku came it was a hassle to get him to leave. Gohan even jokes how it was also a hassle for Videl to get Hercule leave. Guess the grandpas to be just couldn't wait till their granddaughter came. But then one day, Gohan called me in a panic. As much as I tried to calm him down, he just wouldn't. It turns out that Videl's water broke, and they were in the hospital. Goku was home, and when he over heard that, he made me hang the phone. He picked me up and transmission over to Gohan in seconds. Now we're face with a panic Gohan, and Goku is also now panicking, trying to calm a panic Gohan. "They won't even let me be in the room with her!"

When Gohan said that, Goku looked angry. For the first time ever, I saw Goku arguing with a nurse. He was practically demanding her that his son was taken to his wife. He actually scared the poor woman, and she obeyed him, out of fear. Once the two were out of sight, did Goku finally sit next to me. He even held my hand. I kept hearing him mumble how Gohan had every right to be in there with Videl. My poor, wonderful Goku. I held his hand tighter. He still didn't look anywhere near calm. Before long Hercule had arrived, and when he saw Goku, he backed away. He then asked if everything was ok. "Yeah. Gohan is with Videl." When he said that he finally showed signs of calming down. That's when Hercule finally sat down, next to Goku.

Hours felt like days. And both grandpas looks ready to start a fight. Then, when I nurse walked up to us, the same one that Goku scared, she had a huge smile as she told us to follow her. As we followed, I didn't know who was excited more between the three of us. The one holding a bag of I don't know what, maybe toys. The one holding his fist to his chest, thinking it'll calm his racing heart. Or me, the one almost bouncing as we got closer. But the moment the nurse opened the door, time just froze for everyone. It was the most beautiful sight. Seeing our Gohan hugging Videl, while she held to a little baby.

When they finally looked up at us, they had the proudest smiles. When we were over with them, I couldn't help admire the cute little girl. It just took my birth away. "What name did you give her?" Was Goku stuttering? So cute.

The proud parents looked at us and said. "Pan." Pan. Such a cute name. "Do you want to hold her?" Me and Hercule said yes at the same time. Goku was just smiling. When Hercule tried to get a hold of Pan, one look from me made him back away. She hasn't been in this world for more than an few minutes, and she's already making her grandparents fight over her. As I hold the small little bundle, I can't help to admire how cute she is. Me and Goku poked her cute chubby cheeks, and she smiled. It just melted my heart. She's so adorable. All this time she still haven't opened her eyes. I wonder why.

I soon gave Goku a chance to carry our new granddaughter, and he looked so natural doing so. As he held her, he had such a sweet smile. Before long, it was Hercule's turn. The loud mouth did know when to be quiet. It was cute to watch. Then when Pan was back in the hands of her parents, is when she finally opened her eyes. At that moment you could she's was going to be such a daddy's girl.

It was such a cute moment. That's when it hits me. I forgot the camera. That made me so sad. It would have been nice to capture this moment. That's when I felt a tap on my shoulder. When I looked to Goku, he held the family camera. This is so perfect. I made sure to take a lot of pictures of the happy new parents. I even got a nurse to take a picture of all of us. When the nurse left, is when Goku started to laugh. I wonder what was so funny. When I followed where he was looking at, I saw just outside the window was Piccolo. "I think uncle Piccolo wants to meet Pan, too." Gohan looked surprised for a moment, before he realized what Goku said. So silly.

I still find it funny how Piccolo went from my worse nightmare, to being thankful he saved my son, to being part of the family. It actually felt nice. Pan is going to love uncle Piccolo just like the rest of the kids. Now I'm starting to feel bad for the guy. Watching him hold Pan was a real treat. And the fact that he stood for a picture was just perfect. Can't wait till Goten gets out of school, and come meet his new niece.

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I have a niece. She's so cute, and small. When I got to hold her, she was smiling at me. I want to keep her. She's so cute and perfect. I don't ever want to let go. She's mine. And since she's a sayian that means she'll be able to play with me and Trunks when she gets a little older. We're going to have so much fun. I'm going to be the best uncle ever. She has my big brother as her daddy, so she'll always be safe. She also has my daddy as her grandpa, so she's going to be super safe. She also has me, and I'll never let anything bad happen to her. She also has mommy, Videl, and uncle Piccolo. She's super protected with all of us. No bad guy will ever be able to hurt her. Best part, she's going to be spoiled. Just look at her cute face. Who could ever say no to it?

When it's time to go, I don't want to let go. There's a new baby in the family, and I don't want to leave yet. I want to stay with her. Why do I have to go to stupid school? Why can't I spend the night? Mom says that Videl and Gohan needs to rest, and so does Pan. Don't worry Pan. Your uncle Goten will come visit every chance he gets. I give her one more hug, before I give her back to Videl. My niece Pan is a little cutie.

I'm so lucky. My family keeps growing. I have a mom and dad, a big brother. Big brother got married, which then gave me a big sister. Then they had a baby, and I became an uncle. I also have my uncles Vegeta, Piccolo, Krillin, and Yamcha. And I got my aunties Bulma, and 18. My best friends Trunks and Marron are like my cousins. I have a big family.

But there is one thing I do find sad. Trunks has a real uncle, who's still alive. Daddy's real brother is dead, and was a meanie. Sometimes I wonder, but then I stop. I can't be greedy. I finally got my dad. There's nothing more I need. With that, on the ride home, I just watch dad. When we get home, I can't help but stay close. I even ask if I could sleep in their room tonight. Which makes me happy that they said yes.

Gohan a daddy now. And I got our daddy all to myself. Funny how little changes reminds me how grateful I should be. The rest of the night I'm snuggling dad. This feeling is so wonderful.

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The moment we got to the hospital, the nurse and doctors wouldn't let me stay with my wife. Why can't I be with her, as she gives birth to our daughter? I'm reminded of the time when mom was giving birth to Goten. I'm scared. I'm panicking. In my panic I call mom. When she shows up seconds later with dad, I feel a little better. Dad is trying to calm me down. I tell him how they won't let me be with Videl. He gets angry, and for the first time I see him do something I only seen Vegeta and Bulma do. He's demanding the nurse to take me to Videl. Dad had even gone super sayian in his moment of rage. Mom told me how dad wasn't allowed with her, when she was giving birth to me. Mom told me how much dad regrets not fighting to be by her side. Mom told me how she almost died giving birth to me. What is Videl? NO! I don't want to lose her! Thankfully the scared nurse takes me to Videl.

I hold onto Videl's hand, as the doctor encourages her to push. It feels like forever seeing my Videl go through the pain. I'm so worried, but I try to be brave for her. Then when she gives one more push, everything goes quiet. The only sound I hear is a baby's cries. Then the world around me continues again. I watch the nurse and doctors clean, weigh, measure, and then wrap my baby daughter in a pink blanket. It was so amazing to watch. The moment she was in Videl's hands, she stopped crying. My little girl already knows her mommy. I couldn't help smile at that. Seeing her I felt a strong sense of pride.

Then doctors ask us what name are we going to give her. What name are we going to give her? "Pan." When Videl said that my heart just melted. That sounded like a lovely name for our little girl. Pan even smiled at that. Pan is so perfect. The staff leaves, and gave us a moment. I just hug my little family. I feel on top of the world right now. My perfect wife, and our perfect little Pan.

The moments our parents came in, I felt my chest swell with pride. It was funny to see mom and my father-in-law fight over who gets to hold Pan first. Not even an hour old and she already got her grandparents fighting for her. Seeing my parents' bond with my Pan feels so special. And when dad got to hold Pan, I felt a tug at my heart. Dad looks so happy. If he were alive when Goten was born, he'll probably have the same smile he has for Pan. Or maybe different. Either way. Seeing the way dad looked at Pan, as he held her, made me happy.

After Hercule had his turn, and hands Pan back to us, is when Pan finally open her eyes. When she does, I'm the first thing she sees. When our eyes meet the world around me just disappears. At that moment I felt like my heart was whole. I felt like everything was right with the world. I would do anything for my little Pan.

The rest of the day was really eventful. Watching Mr. Piccolo hold Pan was cute. Goten didn't want to let her go. Pan has a family that loves her very much. Especially, that she capture them all with her cuteness. It was a struggle to get our baby back. Goten wasn't the only one who didn't want to let Pan go. Before my parents, and Goten, left they gave us one more hug. Dad even poke Pan's cheeks one more time. Pan had a big smile when he did that. Pan really did capture everyone's heart today.