Chapter 11: Let Me Train!
Chi Chi was pacing her living room. "Where is that man! He said he would be back for dinner. Its 2 days later and he isn't back yet! I want my little boy to be home already!"
Just then a call came in on Chi Chi's phone. She walked over and picked it up.
"Hello Son residence."
"Chi Chi its me Bulma."
"I hate to be rude Bulma, but do you know where Goku is? He was suppose to come back a few days ago, and neither he nor my son has returned."
Bulma sighed. "That's kind of why I'm calling Chi Chi. Now don't get upset, but someone showed up and attacked us at our reunion."
"Is Gohan okay?" Chi Chi yelled cutting her off.
"We're all fine. Goku was able to beat him by teaming up with Piccolo, but only barely. We learned that more people stronger than the one Goku and Piccolo fought will be coming in a years time. Goku is training right now, so he can get strong enough to beat them. He won't be back for a while."
"Why didn't he bring Gohan back to me then? Why didn't he tell me this himself? Where is Gohan? Is he with him?"
"I hate to tell you this Chi Chi, but Goku isn't on earth. The guardian of earth took him to other world to train. Your son Gohan was also kidnapped by Piccolo. Believe me we tried to stop him, but with Goku gone there was nothing we could do. I'm so sorry Chi Chi."
A loud thumping noise reached Bulma's ear. Chi Chi had dropped the phone and was staring off into space.
"Chi Chi? Chi Chi? Are you still there? Are you okay?" Bulma yelled trying to get a response
Chi Chi picked up the phone. "Thanks for telling me Bulma."
"I'm sorry that this happened to you Chi Chi. If you don't want to be there by yourself then you're welcome to come to capsule corporation with me. We have more than enough room."
"Thanks for the offer, but I'm afraid I'll have to decline. I have to go now."
"Okay Chi Chi. Take care of yourself." Bulma said in a caring voice.
Chi Chi smiled. "I will. Thanks again and take care."
Chi Chi hung the phone up and walked to her room. She had already put Chiku to sleep, so she had the rest of the night to her self. She went to her room and cried herself to sleep.
The next month Chi Chi just tried not to think about it. She helped her father with trying to reclaim land and spent alot of her time with Chiku. Chi Chi also told her daughter that Gohan was on a trip that would help advance his studies. She also told her that Goku was on an extensive training trip, but that's also what Chi Chi believed as well.
Chi Chi was still trying to get back to her normal self. She was cleaning up the house and had Chiku studying. She heard a knock at the door and walked over not expecting any visitors.
"Coming!" She yelled as she approached the door.
She opened it, but didn't see anyone. She looked to the left and too the right, but still didn't see anyone. "I could've sworn I heard knocking."
"Down here!" She heard a voice say. The voice sounded an awful lot like her son. Her mind froze as she slowly looked down. Tears automatically left her eyes and ran down her face as she looked at the face of her first born child.
"Is that you Gohan?"
Gohan nodded. "Yeah mom its me. I'm home."
Chi Chi knelt down and wrapped Gohan in a hug. "Oh my baby! I missed you so much. I thought you were gone for good!
Gohan struggled in her grip. "Can't...Breathe."
Chi Chi immediately let go. "Oh sorry honey its just that I'm so glad to see you. Chiku guess who is here!"
Chiku walked to the door and smiled brightly when she saw Gohan. "Han!" She yelled as she ran to the door and hugged him.
She let go and took a step back. Momma said you were on a trip and wouldn't be back for a while."
Gohan chuckled. "I am on a trip Chiku. I only came to visit for a few days. I have to go back to my trip soon."
Chi Chi narrowed her eyes. "Chiku can you go check on Icarus? I think he may want some company. I'll send Gohan after you in a few minutes."
"Kay!" Chiku said excitedly as she ran to find Icarus.
Chi Chi turned her attention to her son and glared at him. "What do you mean you only came to 'visit?' By my understanding you were kidnapped and you won't be going back with that monster."
Gohan sighed. 'I knew this would happen.' "Mom I have to tell you something." He walked in the house and sat on the couch. Chi Chi followed and sat down beside him.
"When we went to dads reunion, someone unexpected showed up. He was a man who bared resemblance to dad. He was flying and he even had a tail. He said he was dads brother."
Chi Chi let out a gasp, but Gohan continued. "He explained that he and dad were aliens called saiyans and that every saiyan had a tail. The tail is the greatest weapon, and weakness which is why we can't move when someone grabs it."
Chi Chi's mouth was hung open. "That explains why he has a tail and why he's so strong."
Gohan nodded. "He also said that saiyans were like galactic planet brokers. They sent saiyans to planets to devoid them of all life. After that they would put the planet up for sale and sell it to the highest bidder. That's the reason dad was on this planet to begin with."
"But he never killed anyone? He's the most kind hearted person I know."
"Yes, but that's because dad lost his memories. He severely injured his head as a child and lost his memories and mission. Master Roshi even said that grandpa Gohan found dad in a space pod like ship."
"Why didn't Goku come tell me about this? Why did you come to tell me instead? I was told Goku left to train to get stronger, so where is he training?"
Gohan cringed. 'They didn't tell her what really happened?' "Mom you're not going to like this, but Dads brother tried to kill us. He wanted dad to purge planets with him, and when he didn't accept I was kidnapped by him. Dad and Mr. Piccolo went to fight him to save me. Dad...died protecting us. He held his brother in place and told Piccolo to shoot a ki beam through him. Dad got to keep his body though. He is training in other world with a kai to get stronger for the next saiyan attack."
Chi Chi was on the verge of fainting making Gohan panic. "Don't worry mom, he'll be wished back with the dragon balls in a years time."
Chi Chi snapped out of it and smiled sadly. "I forgot about the dragon balls. So Goku is coming back. Wait next saiyan attack?"
Gohan nodded. "Raditz, dads brother, said that his two allies are coming in one year. That's why we're all training to get stronger. Piccolo is teaching me what he knows."
Chi Chi narrowed her eyes. "What do you mean we? You're not training. You're only four years old."
"I'm the strongest one on earth mom. Believe me I'm even stronger than dad is. You might not know it, but I have been training for over a year now. I like training and fighting."
"No son of mine will be a fighting hooligan. You will be a scholar and that's the end of it. I know whats best for you!" Chi Chi said with a hard stare.
"Studying from sun up to sun down isn't best for me either mom." Gohan said softly. "I like fighting, but I also like studying. I want to be a scholar and a fighter. I don't see why I can't be both."
"I already lost your father, I don't want to lose you too Gohan. You're only four years old for Kami's sake. Let the adults handle the fighting. If you start fighting then Chiku will try to fight too."
"Believe me I won't let Chiku fight and I won't die mom. I'm smarter than that. If I can't handle the fight or I'm too weak I can run away and fight another day. I know I'm only four, but I'm very mature for my age. I understand your reasoning for not letting me fight, but I am half saiyan. Saiyans live to fight and the blood is running in my veins. I'll study just as hard as I train. I've been doing it for a year and my grades are still tip notch. Please allow me to continue training. I have to help protect earth."
Chi Chi stared for a few minutes before sighing. "Its hard to say no when you put it that way Gohan. I guess for now I can allow this."
Gohan smiled and hugged his mom. "Thanks mom."
"I still don't like the idea of Piccolo training you though."
Gohan chuckled. "Piccolos not all that bad once you get to know him. He has a soft spot for me. I might just be the only person on this planet that he likes though. I won't pick up any of his bad habits, but he will pick up my good habits."
Chi Chi chuckled. "I'm sure he will. Now run along and find your sister. She's missed you "
Gohan nodded. "I also want to learn some fighting techniques from you too mom. I heard you were really good back then."
Chi Chi raised an eyebrow. "Back then? I'm still good. If you come visit more often during the year then I will teach you what I learned."
Gohan smiled. "Okay i'll talk to Mr. Piccolo about it." Gohan ran off to find his sister leaving his mother chuckling in the living room.
"What am I going to do with that boy. He's just like his father."
A couple of days later Gohan was at the door saying his goodbyes with a bag full of text books. He was saying farewell to his family.
"Nimbus!" Gohan yelled as a yellow cloud flew by and stopped in front on him.
"I'll see you guys in about a month from now. I'll be sure to spend at least a week next time." Gohan said with a wave as he jumped on Nimbus and started flying off.
"You better." Chi Chi said.
"Bye Han! I love you!" Chiku yelled out.
Gohan chuckled. "I love you guys too!" He kept flying while hearing his mother scream things like 'Don't forget your homework!' and Remember to be careful.'
When he was out of their vision he jumped off of Nimbus and started flying on his own. "How do I get back to the island? I hope Mr. Piccolo isn't mad that I left."
"No I'm excited that you ditched your training to hang out with friends and family. You do know that two very powerful saiyans are on the way don't you!" Piccolos gruff voice rang out.
Gohan turned around to see Piccolo flying behind him with a scowl on his face. His cape was waving in the wind.
"You did tell me to survive for two months and I did. Well more around 45 days or so." Gohan responded.
Piccolo narrowed his eyes. "I wanted you to survive off the land. Not have fun and adventures."
"Well my future counter parts told me to only do light training. They wanted me to have fun in my two free months."
Piccolo Growled. "Well I don't care what they said! Your two months are up and its time for training."
Gohan pouted. "I still have like half a month left."
Piccolo glared. "I don't care. We need to get serious with this new threat coming!"
Gohan sighed. "Okay lets go."
It was quiet while they were flying until Gohan decided to speak up.
"Hey Piccolo?"
"What?" Piccolo answered in his gruff voice.
"When I visit my mom I want to stay at least one week each month."
"And just why should I allow that?"
"Well my mom is training me her style of martial arts." Gohan answered.
Piccolo snorted. "That's a waste of time. Your mother is weak."
Gohan frowned. "In terms of power yes, but her style and technique is top notch."
"What can she teach you that I can't." Piccolo asked.
"She can teach me how to manipulate the pressure points of the body. You could probably teach me this, but I don't think you know enough about human anatomy to fully teach me everything I need to know about that style of fighting." Gohan said with a grin.
Piccolo growled. "Fine. You can train with her for one week a month."
Gohan cheered and continued to fly to the island where Piccolo would train him. They flew for about an hour until they reached the island. They landed and Gohan stretched as he stood in front of his master.
"So what will we be learning today?"
"Piccolo crossed his arms. "First I'll teach you the materialization technique. I see you lost your sword, so that will be the first thing you make."
Gohan nodded. "I'm all ready to learn Sensei."
A/N: Short chapter, but I felt it was needed. I know the pacing is a bit slow, everything is needed to make the story arcs better. There is definitely going to be a time skip in the next chapter though. Thanks for the Follows/Favs/ and Reviews.