Chapter 2

Vegeta and I were having a little sparring match when I sensed something off. And from the looks of it, so did Vegeta. Something about it felt so familiar, and it worried me. Especially since it felt too close to where Chichi and Goten were. Yet I could also sense that Gohan, Piccolo, and Krillin were there. Which was making me debating if I should go. But Vegeta suggested that we did. So, I instant transmission us there. Something about this whole thing worried me. Even though I could sense there wasn't a fight happening, it still concerned me that it was too close to home. Especially when it involved Chichi.

I transmission us just outside my home, and it seemed that nothing was out of place. Yet my nerves were still on edge. Before I could walk to the door, Gohan had come outside. He looked to be concerned, and shortly after, Goten came running out. He was smiling like always, and saying how someone came to visit me. "But dad." I looked at Gohan. "Please, whatever you do, don't get angry." Uh? Why would he tell me this? "Dad, please." I finally told him I promised. When I did, they called out to whoever was inside that they could join us now.

The moment I saw this person, a deep sense of rage was building. Goten kept reminding me about my promise. Goten even hugging me super tight. But seeing him, I was reminded of all the pain he had caused. Like how my little Gohan had to go through so much at such a super young age. How I felt like a failure, in not being able to prevent my son's kidnapping. This man is somewhat a reminder of how my perfect little world was crushed. But then, I slowly started to calm down. Because on the same note, he somehow helped me.

He gave me answers to questions I struggled with. He made me realize that my strength was only limited to my own imagination. He brought Vegeta to earth, where I learned even more of what I am. Now I just couldn't help smile as I walked up to him. He might have been a scar in my life, that brought so much pain. But he was also, in a way, a great blessing. When I finally stood in front of him, I could tell he was nervous. I can't blame him; after all a part of me did want to beat him till I broke every bone in his body. But I can't. I reached out my hand to him. "Hey there." He looked at me in confusion, before he bowed his head.

"I'm sorry." Now I was the one confused. Did he just apologize to me? Well, that's a start. I don't hold any resentment or anything against him. It was just a shock to see him. He's also something more than any enemy I ever faced. He's my brother. What a strange word to say after so long. I could say it easy when talking about my sons. But saying I had one still felt off. My big brother. I might have to get used to saying that for a while.

"I forgive you."

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The moment my nephew said I could come out I felt nervous. I was still fearing how my kid brother would react to me. When I stepped out and saw him, I was on edge. My nephews promised that they would try to make sure he would at least hear me out first. But the look of anger that came across his face proves he was also edge. But I was surprised to see him calm down so quickly. He even had a smile when he walked over to me. That scared me even more.

But he then reached his hand out to me, and I was confused. What was I supposed to do? So, I took this moment to ask for his forgiveness. Even if he rejects me. Even if he tells me how it was too late. All I could do was try. I felt I didn't deserve his forgiveness, but I really wish I could start over with him. He's my little brother, and it would mean so much to actually get to know him. But if he wants nothing to do with me, I would completely understand. Though my soul would not rest unless I prove to him how much I was deeply sorry. "I forgive you."

What? That actually shocked me. I looked up at him just stun. Yet there he was, smiling at me. He definitely got that from our mother. I was still in disbelief. I wasn't even sure if I was dreaming, or those words actually came out of his mouth. I just didn't know what to say. Soon I noticed that my eldest nephew had walked behind him. He was even asking if my brother was sure about this. To hear him say yes was so surreal. Nephew gave me one more angry look before he relax and smiled. This was so surreal. I couldn't help smile back. "Thank you, even though I feel I do not deserve it." He waved it off and said how everyone deserves a second chance.

He then looked over to his right. "Isn't that right, Vegeta." Vegeta? Prince Vegeta? I looked over and there he was. The prince that I devoted my life to fight alongside, but had always belittled me. The comrades that I thought I could trust, because we vowed to have each other's back. The same prince who I and Nappa felt betrayed by. Even though I actually felt hurt by that, I did have some understanding on his motives. After all, we are practically close in age and pretty much raised under Frieza's control. Well, there is a few things I want to say to him, since he's technically no longer my prince.

"I see you grew a few inches over the years. Have they been watering you properly?" His face was priceless, and I heard a laugh come from next to me. He slowly was walking towards me. Well, if he kills me, I wouldn't feel as awful the second time dying. So, here goes nothing. "If Nappa was here, I bet even he would comment how the little prince finally grew." Now he definitely was angry and I couldn't stop smiling. Take that for all the times you pulled my hair. He just a foot away from me when Kakarot stepped in, and tried to tell Vegeta to calm down. This was too good, but I wasn't going to push my luck. Not yet, anyway.

"Clown move." Instead, Kakarot kept trying to tell the prince to calm down.

"What is with all this noise?" Just then, we turned to see brother's mate stepping outside. She walked right up to brother and had her arms folded. "I hope you're not starting a fight in our yard again. You know how much I hate that." He said how he wasn't and that he's behaving. "Good. There's also two other people who would like to meet you." Without warning, she grabbed him by the collar and pulled him inside. I asked if that was normal.

"I'm surprised the harpy didn't pull him by the ear. She must be in a good mood." I just looked at the prince, and was just so confused. I looked to my nephews and they nodded in agreement. Well, I better see how brother is dealing with our parents.

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As Chichi pulled me inside I couldn't help wonder who she was talking about. She made me take a seat on the couch while she went to go get the two strange kis I sensed. While she did so my sons came inside, and sat next to me. I did happen to notice that Goten seemed to be very excited, as he looked at me. Well, he always gets excited when it came to new things and stuff that caught his interest. So, if he's excited it's probably for a good reason. Also, by now Vegeta and brother came in. Brother. I still couldn't really wrap my mind around it. My brother was alive again, and even asked for my forgiveness. I was both happy and conflicted.

It wasn't long that Chichi finally came back with two people. When I saw them, I was just in shock. Who were they? One of them even looked like me. I wasn't sure what I should feel. I looked back to Goten and he was smiling at me. "Aren't you going to say hi?" Uh? I looked back to them and I just didn't know what to do. But I did notice that the female had tears falling down her face. She looked both happy and sad. I just felt confused. Why did Goten asked if I wasn't going to say hi to this people? I don't even know who they are.

I then heard Goten let out a dishearten sigh and I looked at him. He was looking down and even his shoulders hanged. But then he grabbed my arm and pulled me over to them. When I was in front of them it felt awkward. But suddenly I caught whiff of something so familiar, but so forgotten. Why could I smell it now? Was I so thrown off my senses was also off? I just looked at these people, and somehow, I started feeling a pain in my chest. Am I supposed to know them? Why does it feel like I was supposed to know them? All I know is that my brother is alive again. So, who could these people be? Unless they were… were… "Mom? Dad?" They both nodded, and for some reason everything went blank.

…

Did my brother just faint? Well, now I owe Nappa when I die again. I watched as brother's mate tried to wake him up. This was just priceless and I was glad to witness it. When brother finally woke up, he was hugged by mother. Father even ruffled his hair. I couldn't hold back the smile that was growing on my face. In a way, my family was back together. My mother and father with my kid brother. I started feeling this warm feeling inside. Well, until I felt something tap my hand. When I looked down, it was my second nephew. "Thank you." Uh?

That threw me off guard. "Why are you saying thank you?"

"Because for giving my dad the same gift I was given." I asked him what he meant. "Dad was dead when I was born. I didn't know him for the first 6 years of my life. It wasn't until I was going to be 7 that something both wonderful and bad happened."

"You mean that pink blob?"

"Buu. And yeah. Dad was given a day to be with us. It was surprise exciting. But then Buu and I had to say goodbye to a father I never thought I would love so much after a short time with me. And when everything was settled, I was just overjoyed that he actually got to stay for good. I finally had my whole family." I just couldn't help ruffled his hair.

We continued watching Kakarot talking with mom and dad. Eventually the prince requested to speak outside. When we were out, I noticed he was strangely relaxed. I've never seen him relaxed. "Welcome back, you pathetic weakling." It was very shocking to hear him say that with a smile.

"This place did you some. I'm glad to see that." He then said something I never thought I'll ever hear.

"I'm sorry. And I'm glad to see you alive." Before I could even respond, he went back inside.