Chapter 123

It's been a month since I started training again, and it felt really good. But Vegeta and Whis did comment that my style had changed a little. I simply stated that I was taking a new approach to my training. Whis seemed impressed but Vegeta was slightly annoyed. But we still trained hard each day. Currently we were taking a break, when Whis got a call from Bulma. She wanted to speak with Vegeta; something about an emergency. When I heard that I walked on over. We soon found out that future Trunks was back, and looked in bad shape. This wasn't good. Vegeta took quick action to get current Trunks to power up, so I could take us over there quickly.

Once there, I went to go get senzu beans. Whatever this is, it must be serious. Especially if Trunks had to travel back in time. After Vegeta gave him the senzu bean, we waited patiently. When he woke, he was in a panic. But the moment his eyes landed on me, there was pure rage. He then tried to attack me, but Vegeta quickly grabbed him, and held him back. It took some time for him to calm down, and actually see me. He then went on to explain his situation, when suddenly the sky turned back. We then witness someone come out of some type of black hole, and the person looked to be… Me! What in the world is going on?

After we fought, and saw that future Trunks was stuck here, Whis brought up the huge mess that time travelled had caused. With that he and Beerus left. When they did, Bulma stated how she still had the time capsule that cell used. Seeing that thing brought about a moment in time I wish I could have changed. But this isn't about that right now. We had questions that needed answers. Trunks tried to explain the situation, but nothing made sense. Where did that other me come from? That's the one thing he did not have the answer for. Since Bulma needed time to get to work, we all left her alone.

When we did, future Trunks asked if he could speak with Chichi. I wonder why; even Vegeta did too. "When I found out mother's plan, I knew I had to bring something with me." It still didn't answer my question, but I took him to Chichi none the less. When we got to her, he had tears in his eyes. "Ms. Chichi." When Chichi saw him, she greeted him. "You wouldn't believe what I found out when I went back home!" He looked so happy and excited. I wonder why. Chichi asked him to say what he found. "You were still alive! I don't know how, but you were!" He suddenly hugged her.

We were both in shock, but I quickly wanted to pull him away. Chichi held out her hand, and shook her head. So, I tried to stay calm. I know it's just Trunks, but it still bugs me. "Did she say anything? How was she?" Trunks finally let her go, and pulled out a capsule from his right pocket. When the smoke cleared it was a somewhat small, yet big storage box. He placed it on the floor, and opened it. He then pulled out a book and handed it to Chichi. When she looked through it, she looked sad, and had tears falling down. I didn't like that, but was curious on what she was looking at.

When I looked into the book, there were photos. The one Chichi was currently looking at had her and a younger Gohan, and they were crying in front of a grave. Was that what I think it was? I looked to Trunks, and he was looking away. So, it must be. It's my funeral in his timeline. It took Chichi a moment to turn the page. As she did, we saw how that Gohan grew up. We saw the hollow look in his eyes. This Gohan didn't even get a chance to be what he wanted. All because there was something much more important to be done, and his father wasn't there to protect him, not by choice. When we got to the last page, there was a note.

"Thank you for hope. For I thought I lost it. Many times, I wanted to do father time's job, but my Goku wouldn't want that. I tried to continued, even though I have lost both my boys. But I had made a promise that I would keep living, regardless the pain. But when Trunks handed me your letter, I found my second wind. I thank you for that. When Trunks told me, he was going back, I give something back to you. Other than this album and note, there's one more thing. A little treasure that I kept all these years. I want you to have it. And I hope it bring you joy."

After Chichi read the note, we looked at Trunks. He had a smaller box in his hand, as he held it out to Chichi. She handed me the album, as she went to see what was inside the box. When she pulled out was a bracelet, that had small versions of the dragon balls. "She said that had that made to remember her Goku by."

"Wait! I can't have this!" She had tears coming down her face. Trunks said how the Chichi in his timeline wanted her to have it. Something about finally not feeling a heavy weight on her shoulders anymore. "Wait! That letter said that when you told her you was coming back. So, does that mean she's still alive?" He nodded. He then told us he had to get going, something about needing to talk to Vegeta. When he left, Chichi hugged me and started crying. I tried my best to comfort her, but I was still shocked by the news. I really hope Bulma is able to get the time machine working. I felt a heavy pain in my heart. Regardless what timeline, I had to protect Chichi. She not be my Chichi, but doesn't mean her Goku would want her hurt.

…

After I finally calmed down, we finally stopped embracing. When I looked up to Goku, he still seemed troubled. "What's the matter dear?" Instead of words, he embraced me again and kissed my forehead. "Are you troubled by the news?" He kissed me again. I guess that's a yes. "Is it because Trunks' future is in trouble?" I stood silent for a moment. I tried to pushed away. "Or is it because that me is in trouble?" He pulled me back into his chest and kissed my forehead. "I understand. But what is there to do?"

"Bulma is trying to fix the time machine that Cell came to our time. If and when she does, me and Vegeta are planning to help Trunks." But the way he sounded, made it seem there was another meaning behind it. "I didn't know about the other you."

"I see." I felt slightly upset, but it wasn't his fault. After all, he truly loves me. He would do anything for me. So, the news that the other me is still alive, and is in danger is probably upsetting him deeply. "Let me go please." He asked why. "You'll see." He let me go and I rushed to our room. When I came back, I had one of gi tops. I told him to hold it. He asked why. "So, it can smell like you." He looked confused. "She might be me, but she isn't. You can't touch her, but she can have your shirt." He still looked puzzled for a moment until he smiled.

"You're something else, my perfect Chichi." I couldn't help smile at that. He then again brought me into a hug and kissed my lips. He soon went out the door and I was left alone. While I'm at it I should probably finish cleaning up the place, and starting dinner. But I wish I knew if Goku will be here for dinner. I don't want to cook too much. I try reach out to him and ask, and even he states he doesn't think so. He says how he's going to King Kai's for some training in the meantime. Something tells me he's just really worked up.

I wonder where Goten went. I told him he had to stay home today, and he's not here. He's probably playing outside. Goku told me he was heading to the future, since Bulma fixed the machine. I wonder when he's coming back. If knowing him, he's probably in a huge fight and would be worn out when he gets back. I should fix him up something. It'll make him so happy. But I still wonder where Goten is. He hasn't answered me, and I'm getting worried.

It's already night, when I finished cooking. I call for Gohan, so he could help me. Especially since Goten isn't answering. When Gohan comes, I asked him if he could sense where his brother is. He states he's near Bulma's home. Oh, that little boy is in so much trouble when I see him. As we head to Bulma's I can't help feel anxious. I don't understand why. I also feel a deep sense of anger and pain. Almost like I've lost something dear to me. I even begin to cry, and Gohan asked what's wrong. I tell him I didn't know, but I think his father would. All I could feel, is how it seemed my heart was ripped right out of my chest and like my soul was just crushed.

When we made it to Bulma's, I saw a large machine had just appeared on her yard. I was trying to ask her if she knew where Goten was. She claims she doesn't and how she hasn't seen him all day. I already knew she was lying. Why did she feel the need to lie to me? Had we not moved passed that? Just then, Vegeta was walking over to us, with the boys at hand. Was my Goten trying to sneak off and not even tell me where he was? Was that overprotective of a mother that he felt the need to sneak away from me? That hurt more than again. Vegeta was saying how they recently got back. So, where is Goku? I scanned the area, and there he was. He was walking towards us and he was all bandage up.

Worry shot through me as I rushed over to him. I kept asking if he was ok. I tried my best to not let the worry should on my face. I was trying so hard to stay calm. He tried saying it was nothing; just a flesh wound. Something about how he spoke made me worry more. He even avoid my question on what was going on. He just asked if what Gohan was carrying was for him. "You're too good to me Chichi." He was smiling, but I could see that wasn't a happy smile. He was avoiding something. I need to get him alone to ask him what's going on.

While he ate, everyone spoke about what was going on. Even trying to figure out how to solve the problem. But Goku kept a smile on his face. That what's worrying more than anything. Something big happened and he's clearly trying to avoid speaking about it. Tonight, everyone was resting at Bulma's. When me and Goku was alone, I finally got the chance to speak with him. "What didn't you tell them?" He asked what was I talking about. He was still smiling, as he tried to hug me. "Goku, tell me."

"Can I just hug you? You're looking absolutely beautiful with the way you're standing like that." I slapped his hand away from me. "Chichi."

"No. Not till you tell me what's wrong." He walked over to the bed and sat down. I sat next to him, and he leaned on my shoulder. "Goku?"

"That Goku Black person, Zamasu, he told me how he was able to look like me." Something tells me that wasn't what he was hiding, since he told everyone that part. "After he got my body, he did something that I just…" He sat up, and looked angry. Even his hair and eyes flickered between blue and normal. I tried reaching out to him, but he stopped me. "After he took my body, he did something to that version of you and Goten." He still flickering, but this time I saw tears falling from his eyes. I then felt that soul crushing pain again. I told him to just tell me. He pulled me onto his lap, and started to sob on my shoulder. "He told me that he killed the both of you." The pain in my chest became even more intense. "He killed you with my body. I was the one you and Goten seeing as your… your… murder." At that, he fully transformed. Not only did I feel my own heart breaking, I could feel how heavily crushed my dear Goku was.

I tried humming, as I hugged him and rubbed his back. He kept apologizing how he wasn't able to fully defeat Zamasu. He kept going on about how he basically failed me. "You didn't fail." He looked at me. There were so many emotions written across his face. He kept saying he did fail. "No, you didn't. You're still alive. You got another chance to figure things out. You only fail when you give up. Did you give up?" He shook his head. "So, you didn't fail. I believe you'll figure out how to resolve this. After all." I kissed his lips. "I know for a fact that you could never hurt me. I believe they knew it too. They die with their hearts not believing their eyes." He still looked trouble, but at least he powered down. I kissed his forehead and then his lips. "My big strong husband was holding me with the strength he uses to beat his enemies, but I wasn't scared. Want to know why?" He nodded. "Because you could never hurt me. There's nothing for me to fear."

He kissed my chin, before kissing my lips. "This is why you're perfect." I couldn't help smile, as I asked him why. "You always know what to say and do. You're so perfect in everything. What did I ever do to deserve you?"

"I don't know what you're talking about." I smiled at him before giving him a kiss. "I should be the one asking what I did to deserve you." We giggled, before we finally went to sleep. Tonight, he wrapped me up protectively, that it felt he didn't want to let go. My poor husband. I tried my best to wrap my arm around him, while I hummed and rubbed his back. It took some time, but his face finally relaxed and I was able to sleep. I always hated seeing him troubled. I hope you figure out what to do, so you could heal from this pain.

The next morning, I woke by being showed with kisses. Well, someone is in a good mood this morning. Well, I hoped so. When I told him to stop is when I saw the pain in his eyes. Then, he surprised me. "Isn't Pan's first birthday coming up soon?" I told him yes. "Ok. After this, I'm going to be back for a while longer. But I want to do something special for her birthday. Could you speak with Gohan for me?" I told of course I would. "Good." He gave me one more kiss, before we got ready for the day.

… Future Chichi …

I was visiting their graves today. I sat down next to his. "Happy birthday, sweetie." I tried my best to smile, but the tears gave my pain away. "I made your favorite." I looked over to my baby's and I tried even harder to not cry. "Is my big boy ready to sing for daddy?" I was trying so hard not to break down. They wouldn't want to see that. I tried my best to sing happy birthday, without crying. But the moment I got to his name I just couldn't stop crying. The world around me is being destroyed, but my world had long been crushed.

My dear husband, taken from me and I couldn't save him. Then years later, our only baby boy taken away. My heart was broken, and I wanted so badly to be with them. But I can't. That isn't me. I looked to his grave. Even when you're not here, you still encourage me to keep going. I miss you so much. I couldn't hold back anymore as I held his gravestone, and sobbed the pain in my chest. My dearest Goku, I hope you're taking good care of our baby. "Chichi?" Uh?

Did someone just say my name? I slowly pull away from my husband, and looked around. There, in front of me is a tall figure. "Are you Chichi?" Uh? Is this guy speaking to me? He's tall, and has a blue Capsule Corp jacket. I just nod my head, and he smiles before he has tears falling down his face. "I'm so sorry." He falls to his knees and begins to sob while saying he's sorry for everything I went through. I asked who he was. "Trunks. Bulma's son." At that, I felt an unforgotten anger.

"Go away!" He asked if I could just hear him out. "Fine. But please make it quick." I then witness him pulling out something from his pocket. He asked if he could come closer to give it to me. "Ok." He walked closer and handed me a… photo? I looked at it, and I couldn't believe my eyes.

"I met him. I couldn't believe it." He looked over to the grave. "He was amazing." He looked back at me. "And when I met you, I was speechless. You're incredible Chichi, and I'm sorry for everything everyone had put you through." I told him it was ok. That the past is the past and all is forgiven. "Wow. No matter what timeline, you're still the kindest person I ever met." I asked him what he meant. "You said the almost the same thing when I tried apologizing to that version of you." He then popped a capsule, and it was a medium size container. "They are your cookies." He had a smile when he said that. We ended up talking for a bit. And I even shared some of the food I made for Goku's birthday. He even asked if I wanted to move in with him and Bulma.

"I just couldn't do that." He then asked if he was allowed to visit me often. "I see no problem with that." That night, I was able to sleep with a smile on my face. My Goku still died, but he left something special behind for the other me. No matter how heartbroken I feel, I'm going to try harder to die with a smile on my face. I want to greet him with a smile, and not tears. Over the years even father finally passed away, but I still going. Till one day I finally accepted Trunks offer to move in with Bulma. That's when it happened.

A group of men were bringing in an injured Mai. I was in the middle of helping them, when they told me how he killed off Bulma. Oh no! This is bad. After Mai got some rest, I stood by her side as we waited for any news. It was late that night, when there was a commotion above us. We soon found out that Trunks was back, and Mai went ahead to go meet him. I stood behind. That was until I heard people screaming, before they calmed down. I wonder what that was about.

When I went to go see, I just couldn't believe my eyes. No. This was a dream within a nightmare. There was no way. I tried backing away. I soon took off running. I must have been seeing things. Not only was he there, but also Vegeta. This was just insane. I knew Trunks was going back, but I just thought he was getting his father. From our knowledge he was dead in that time, too. So, what I saw must be an illusion.

I suddenly bumped into something, and fell backwards. When I looked up, I still couldn't believe my eyes. I quickly looked away. "Chichi?" That voice. I must be dreaming. There was no way. I felt my tears escaping as I refuse to open my eyes. "Chichi." That sounds just like him. The gentleness that remembered. The sweetest way he said my name. I took a brave peek and he was still there. "Hey, Chichi." I fully opened my eyes. He was really there. "I don't have much time. But I have something for you." Uh? I was left confused.

"Are you dead or alive?" I needed to know. I needed to know if I was dreaming or not.

"I'm alive. In the other time I was given a life. I even got to see our second son." I looked at him both shocked and amazed. "Do you want to see what he looked like?" I nod my head. He reached inside his gi and pulled out a picture. He even pulled out a cloth. "Chichi also wanted you to have this." He handed me the photo and the cloth. I soon realized it was a gi top, and I couldn't help hug it. I then looked at the photo.

"I look so happy. Our other son looks just like you." He snickered and then handed me another photo. This one made me slightly confused. He then said how it was a picture of our Gohan with his wife and daughter. "Our baby was able to get married and have a family?" He said yup. He then stated I could keep the photos. "Thank you." I then got to see that brilliant smile that I missed so much. I couldn't help smile back. "Good luck out there. I know you can do it."

"I'll do my best." I couldn't stop smiling as I watched him leave. At that moment I felt a peace. I felt whole again. I walked to one of the rooms. I sat down and hugged the gi, as I looked at the photos. I'm so happy that there's a timeline where our Gohan is happy. Where me and Goku have another child. Where we're even grandparents. I just incredibly happy and warm. I then fell asleep with a huge smile on my face.

When I woke up, I was surrounded by yellow clouds. I was even walking a green road. In front of me were a line of clouds. I felt so confused. The line led up to a large building. I eventually got to go in, and there was a large desk. "Son Chichi." I said yes. "Welcome. You have a few people waiting for you." I was still confused. Then one of these blue guys with horns stated to follow him. We soon was coming close to a set of doors, and there were a few people standing in front of them. Something about one of them was just pulling at me. Something about their hair. It was wild and sticking at all directions. But the more I looked the more I thought I've seen it somewhere. Then I heard a gentle whisper say my name. Tears escaped my eyes and I ran to that person.

"GOKU!" The moment I was in his arms I felt whole again. "Goku!"

"Chichi!" His embrace became tighter, and I never want him to let go. Then I felt someone else embrace us. When I looked, it was my baby. I quickly try to bring him into my arms. My sweet baby boy. How I missed him so much. I then felt a tap on my shoulder. And it was father. I was finally surrounded by my family again. I felt so happy. "I missed you." Before I could say it back, he brought me into a kiss. I couldn't help kiss back at full focus. I don't care if people saw us. All I care was that I was back in my Goku's arms again. My soul was complete once again.

…

It was finally over, and we were back in our own time. Thankfully Zeno was just able to Zamasu and not the whole universe itself. When we landed, I was bombed rush by a small body. I was already in pain, but that made it worse. After things were straighten out, we were home. After seeing Goten to bed, and was in our own room I finally let the full effect of the whole event show. As we laid in bed, I hugged her and rested my head on her shoulder. "What's the matter?"

"There was something that upset me, but I was trying hard to push it out of mind. I had a task to focus on. But now, I could finally say it." She asked what I meant. "I met the other you, before I fully fought Zamasu." She made a shock sound, and then started to rub my back. "At first, she was in disbelief, but I at least saw her smile before I fought. But as I waited my turn to fight." I started feeling my heart ache, but I tried to continue. "I sensed that version of you died." The tears finally escaped, and I held Chichi closer. "Even though she wasn't you, it still hurt."

"I understand." She turned to her side, and held me. At that, I finally just sobbed. She wasn't my Chichi, the one I'm holding, but she was still Chichi. She died and I couldn't do anything. If this is how I feel now, I don't know how I'll handle if my Chichi die. I don't think I would be as strong as her. If I ever lost my Chichi, I don't think I'll have the strength to go on. My precious Chichi is everything to me. My whole family is everything to me. But my Chichi is my whole world, and I can't afford to lose her, ever!

After I had calm down, Chichi started humming. "I love you." She said she loved me too. I snuggled into her, and kissed her neck. "So. What did Gohan say about Pan's birthday?"

"He's still not sure. Want to go tomorrow and talk it over with him?" I kissed her neck again. "Are you feeling better?" I kept kissing her neck; even giving her collarbone a little nibble. "I'll take that as a yes. Now get some sleep." I told her no. "Sweetie, is there something else?"

"You're the strongest woman is all the known universe and beyond. I'm so grateful to have you in my life."

"Aw." She kissed my forehead. We then shared a passionate kiss before finally falling asleep.

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A/N: Hey there. I'm going to be updating more soon for my other fanfics, and editing a few things. Also, new fanfics are on their way. Short ones, unlike this beauty. The super arc of this fanfic is only going as far as the end of the anime, so up to Broly. Then I'm taking my own spin on things and bring in GT arcs. Lots to look forward to.