A/N: Here's chapter 5 and it's my longest one yet! I don't own DBZ
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With a new plan in mind, Goten and Trunks immediately began making preparations to secure money for their mountain of ice cream. Goten couldn't help but drool throughout the entire conversation. The thought of sliding down smooth chocolate ice cream covered in ribbons of whipped cream and melting pools of hot fudge was more than enough to take precedence in his mind over the words of his friend. It took almost an entire minute of Trunks poking Goten on his forehead before he realized he had zoned out.
"Oops. Sorry, Trunks," said Goten sheepishly, as he smiled the famous Son grin. "I was thinking about the ice cream mountain again."
"We won't have an ice cream mountain if we can't get the money first Goten," Trunks responded calmly. It was times like these that Trunks knew he had to be the rationale one, if only to compensate for Goten's over-eagerness. They made a good team and weren't called the Dynamic Duo for nothing. When the two chibis wanted something badly enough they would find some way of obtaining it—and cause some mischief along the way, of course. This would be their greatest scheme yet, and they already had almost everything they would need to start carrying it out.
"Alright Goten," Trunks started, "the first thing we should do is make an inventory list of the items we have and what else we'll need to sell to our friends. Then we can visit them and start the bargaining process."
"That'll be the fun part, right Trunks" Goten interjected excitedly.
"Everything will be fun Goten, don't worry" Trunks replied, a mischievous glint in his eye. "Okay. So far we have Gohan's diary, my mom's accelerator, your mom's frying pan, your dad's Mr. Happy Pants and my dad's Mr. Num Num's. We still need to get a picture of my mom out of our family album. Is there anything else we'll need?"
Goten crossed his arms and put on a serious expression as he thought of anything else that could be of use to their plan. "I think that's good for now Trunks," Goten decided after a few seconds of deliberation. "We can always come back for some more stuff."
"Good point, Goten. Let's start with Master Roshi!"
"We still have to get the picture Trunks. How are we going to sneak into your house without them seeing us? We don't want to get into trouble before we even get our ice cream."
"Here's the plan," whispered Trunks conspiratorially. "Make some sort of distraction to get them out of the house, or at least to keep them occupied enough so they don't see me. Got it?"
"Okay, I can do that Trunks. You can count on me!" Goten thought and thought until he had a brilliant idea. He took a deep breath and then started shouting: "Hey everyone. We're really sorry we took your stuff. We just wanted to sell you our lemonade, because we worked so hard on our stand. We'll give you back your stuff for free. We don't know any Monkey Gangs. It made me kind of sad because I thought they would look cool riding on motorcycles and wearing sunglasses. Then I got scared because if we did they would probably want something in exchange for making them take all of your stuff. Trunks told me I wasn't making any sense and it doesn't matter now 'cause we don't know any Monkey Gangs."
"What is that boy going on about?" asked Vegeta, rubbing the temples of his face. "He makes about as much sense as you do Kakarot. I'm getting a headache already."
"I think Goten wants us to come outside to get our items back," said Bulma matter-of-factly.
"It could be a trap," mumbled Gohan.
Curious as to what Goten was talking about and believing—even if it was half-heartedly—that they would get their stuff back, Bulma, Vegeta, Goku, Chi Chi and Gohan walked outside to where Goten was standing. Trunks, who was hiding in the bushes, used that as his cue to go inside and grab a few pictures of his mom from the family album.
Goten only thought as far as how to get them out of the house, but now that they were there, and they weren't really planning on giving them back their stuff, he had know idea what to do next. He hoped Trunks would, when he got back from taking the pictures. "Oh hi everyone," Goten said sweetly. "I-uh-forgot to tell you that just in the last few minutes we found a Gang of Monkeys after all. So it seems you're in competition to get your stuff back after all." He grinned and uncomfortably rubbed the back of his head.
"Figures," mumbled Gohan. "I'm not even surprised they pulled a stunt like this."
Just then Trunks ran next to Goten, the picture hidden from plain sight. The two of them were in the air giggling before anyone had a chance to say anything, leaving Bulma, Vegeta, Goku, Chi Chi confused and a bit angry. "Those boys will be in so much trouble when they come home," said Bulma.
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"That was a good plan, Goten. I'm so proud." The two boys jokingly congratulated each other on a job well done as they flew towards the Kame House. They escaped punishment, at least for now. That was good enough for them.
After a few minutes the two boys touched down on the island. They couldn't help but grin at the way their master plan was unfolding. Now it was time for the real work to begin. Trunks knocked on the door and then stepped back as Master Roshi came to answer it. "Oh Trunks and Goten. What are you doing here?"
"We have a proposition for you, Master Roshi" said Trunks in a very business like manner. Goten started giggling and Master Roshi eyed them suspiciously.
"And what proposition would that be, Trunks?"
"We know what you like and we're prepared to sell you two pictures for $50," replied Trunks solemnly.
Master Roshi, who had absolutely know idea what Trunks was talking about, answered with a "huh?" sort of reply.
"We know you like pretty girls and collecting things. We also know you think my mom is pretty. Sooo we have some pictures of my mom that we are prepared to sell you for $50," Trunks reiterated. "This is confidential business, so there is no way she'll find out about this. It'll be our secret." Trunks then winked at Master Roshi, which made this rather odd situation even more uncomfortable.
"It also means you won't get in trouble or scolded at by Trunks' mom," Goten interjected excitedly.
Master Roshi stood at the door staring at Trunks and Goten. Goten and Trunks looked at each other and then back at Master Roshi. "Thank you for the proposition boys. I will need some time to consider this."
Only a few seconds passed, with Master Roshi looking serious and contemplative. After that he had a huge smile on his face and those "pinchy pinchy" fingers that Trunks had mentioned before came back. Goten and Trunks grinned, knowing they hit the jackpot. Goten and Trunks took his victorious laughing, and also what appeared to be something running down his nose, as a yes to their proposition. "Ho Ho Ho," was all Master Roshi said as he went to get his money. "I hope the picture isn't too inappropriate for the boys to be carrying around," Master Roshi said aloud as he rummaged inside for his wallet. "She is a mother now and I have a responsibility to not to corrupt the young. Oh, who am I kidding? This is one of the luckiest days of my life!"
"Wow Trunks you were right. We're going to get the money and it was a piece of cake! By the way, what kind of picture did you get anyway?"
"Here's my money boy's!" said Master Roshi cheerfully. "Remember, no telling your mom about this deal.
"Money first, then picture" said Trunks. Goten opened his hands to take Master Roshi's money and Trunks put the pictures in his hand.
"See ya!" the two boys called, and in a flash they were in the skies again. Master Roshi looked at the pictures and his overjoyed expression turned crestfallen. In his hand was not a nude picture of Bulma, nor was it one that was revealing in the slightest. In fact, it was a picture of Bulma, Goku, Chi Chi, Krillen, and himself standing in front of the Kame House waving to the camera. "I paid $50 for this," cried Master Roshi, tears streaming down his face. I even have this picture in a frame in my house! I should have known it was too good to be true. Those boys are walking mischief makers."
Goten and Trunks were long gone by this point, and ecstatic with their awesome bargaining skills. Goten cheerfully waved the money in the air and made a victory sign with the other. Goten and Trunks were getting closer to financing their ingenious plan, and having a great time in the process. "We should get bored more often Trunks," giggled Goten. "It leads to the best ideas!"
"That it does, Goten." The two chibis flew through the sky, on their way to visit their next customer.