"-person is your little brother? He can't be an older version of Goten because more than one version of a person can't exist within a reality." Bito opened his eyes to find a woman he thought dead standing before him. How can this be? I watched you as well as other women in the King's harem get killed by their children. Bito struggled to stand as he still felt pain in his lower abdomen. Gohan helped him up.
"I'm sorry that I had to knock you out. It was the only way to save you with the time I had. This will be a lot to take in. Your reality is on the brink of destruction. You're in mine right now. As you can see, Videl and Erasa are alive here. I honestly have no idea what to do with you, but I think there is someone you should meet." Gohan turned to Saiga and Kashu. "Would you two like to meet your uncle, grandpa and grandma?" The children nodded as Erasa looked confused.
"Gohan, why give them the chance to meet your family and not Eri?" Gohan glanced down at the little girl that clung to her tightly.
"Eri already has what she wants. It's been a long time since she's seen you. I'm sure that when these two see their mothers they'll more than likely not want to leave their side. I offer this to them because it's all I can do before I can get them to their mothers. After the visit is over I plan on going to Kame house so Saiga can meet his mother. Videl, as awkward as all this is do you want to come along." Videl waved the invitation away.
"This is awkward but I think I'll pass. While Chi-Chi's reaction to all this would be worth the trip. I'm still recovering over the fact that my husband has brought back three children that aren't mine. I'm not angry or upset; I just don't know how to feel about all this at the moment. I'll see you back at the house later. We'll talk later when I've gathered my thoughts." Gohan walked over to her then hugged her.
"I'm sorry for putting you through this. We'll talk about it later." Bito found himself staring at the woman who was in Gohan's arms. Why does she look familiar? Did I know her at one point?
"My King, who is that woman you're holding?" Gohan turned to face him.
"It's as I thought. You've seen her before but your mind had been affected by what happened to Chi…my daughter there. I guess there's a domino effect to what happens when someone has been killed by that Emissary. I know that all this is confusing. I'm still trying to piece it all together myself. What I can tell you is that in this reality I'm not a King. Follow me." Bito as well as the two children did as they left the building and took to the air. Bito moved closer to Gohan as they flew. You say you're not my King. Are you an imposter? Maybe I can read his body language and see for myself if you're a liar.
"My Kin…Gohan. When I woke up I could've sworn that you said that I was your little brother. I was wondering if you could verify that statement for me." Nothing in Gohan's posture or facial expression changed.
"You are my half-brother. In the reality you came from your father killed my father then spent years trying to find my mother. When he did, the bastard kidnapped and raped her repeatedly until she carried you. When she lost all hope our mother committed suicide. I not only saved you but also raised you from the shadows.
I wanted to kill you but I stopped myself from doing so. I couldn't hate you because you did nothing wrong. I couldn't kill you because of how you came to be. It wasn't your fault, but I couldn't love you either. So, I've always kept you at arms-length. I'm going to try and fix that this time around. Oh, we're here." They landed outside of a small house. Bito read Gohan's posture and body language finding anger as well anguish in them. He's…not lying.
Gohan knocked on the door. A moment later a little kid opened it. "Hey, are you staying the night?" Gohan knelt then ruffled his brother's hair.
"No. Though, I did want to introduce you to your other brother and nephews. I also wanted to do the same for our parents to their grandchildren." Goten looked at Bito with shock and confusion.
"There's no way I can be that big kid's my brother. Plus, the other two are my age. Who are they really?" Bito shook his head. I have to be going crazy. This little kid is my brother?
"Listen boy, I'm sixteen years old." Goten shrugged.
"It still doesn't explain how I'm your brother." Bito sighed as Chi-Chi appeared beside Goten.
"So, who are these kids?" Gohan gestured her to be calm as he placed a hand upon Bito's shoulder.
"This person here, believe it or not is your son. The two kids behind me are my sons. I rescued them from an alternate reality." Bito felt weak in the knees as he started to walk toward her.
"You're my mother?" Chi-Chi looked him over then took a quick glance at Gohan.
"He is. I can see some of my own features in him. Is he supposed to be the middle child your father and I never had?" Gohan shook his head.
"Raditz is his father." Chi-Chi displayed a look of utter horror.
"That makes no sense. I can accept that odd things such as time travel and alternate realities can exist. You'd be a fool not to at this point. Though that's beside the point. I refuse to believe that I'd cheat on your father with his brother." Gohan went silent for a moment before walking over to his mother and whispering in her ear.
After half a minute had passed Chi-Chi had gone speechless for a moment. She stared at Bito in shock as Gohan continued. Another half minute had passed when he finished. Chi-Chi exhaled briefly then gestured everyone into the house. "Come in everyone. I think we should all talk." They entered then went into the front room where they all took a seat." Gohan stretched and yawned as he sat.
"So, is dad asleep or somewhere training?" Chi-Chi pointed upstairs.
"He's asleep."Gohan looked to Bito.
"I don't have my alternate's memories of the last two or so years but have you reached the level of Super Saiyan yet?" Bito nodded.
"Do you want me to prove it?" Gohan smiled.
"I can think of no better way to wake up my father." He looked to Saiga and Kashu. "I want you two to join in. I'm curious to see who's the strongest between you three." Goten raised his hand.
"Can I join in?" Gohan nodded as Goten looked up at Bito "If I'm stronger than you I get to be the older brother and you get to be the younger one." Bito looked at Goten as if he were crazy. I have a minor inkling of how strong The King's children are. It upsets me to admit that I know I'm not as strong as them. I know nothing of this boy but maybe I'm at least stronger than him. Bito closed his eyes as his Ki surged. Bito screamed as he raised his power level. His breathing became labored as his energy started to transform his body.
His arms and legs grew three times in size as he looked far more bulky then he had a moment ago. This is as far as I can go. Catching his breath he looked at Gohan and smiled. "How's that?" Gohan looked thoughtful.
"I remember seeing something that before. You've put far too much emphasis on your strength. No matter how powerful you are right now it is useless if you're too slow to land a blow. You need not only strength but speed as well. Not bad Bito." Gohan turned to his little brother. "All right, it's your turn." Goten perked up then transformed a second later. He turned to Bito and smirked.
"From now on you're my little brother. I'm stronger than you. I don't look like an action figure and I didn't need to yell. Why did you yell? Is that how you get stronger? If I yell would I get stronger?" As Bito sighed he slowly returned to his base state. Great, not even here a day in this world and I've been effectively demeaned by a child. Yet, there is hope for redemption.
"I submit…only if you're more powerful than Saiga and Kashu." Goten looked questioning at Gohan.
"What does submit mean?" Bito's palm found his face as he shook his head. Gohan smiled.
"It means he gives up but only if my two boys are stronger than you. You're their uncle and should be more powerful. Unless you've been slacking, have you?" Goten laughed and scratched the back of his head as Chi-Chi's right eye started to twitch.
"What have you been doing Goten? I thought you were doing studying! Do I have to stand over your shoulder until you graduate out of High School?! You are not going to be a karate bum! Do you understand or do I need to get the frying pan?" Goten fidgeted in horror while Bito observed him. What kind of power does she possess to be able to instill such fear in him? Saiga looked confused as he turned to his father.
"Is she a Super Saiyan?" Gohan shook his head.
"No. Your grandma is simply proof that you don't need to be one to be powerful or frightening. Now, I want you and Kashu to show me what you're capable of." The two children nodded as the small house began to shake a moment later. As their eyes went teal Chi-Chi sighed.
"I'm a mother and grandmother of monsters now!" The room shook as electricity seemed to dance over their small frames as they transformed into Super Saiyan 2. The shaking stopped as the sound of loud footsteps was heard upstairs. A few moments later Goku appeared.
"Wow, more Saiyans? Did they come from the future? Who are they?" Gohan knelt then tousled the hair of his children.
"They're not from the future. They're from a different reality. These two are my sons. My little girl is with her mother at the moment." Bito noticed that Gohan looked hurt but he hid quickly as he continued. Gohan gestured towards him. "This person here is your nephew and my half-brother." Goku walked into the front room then observed the new additions to the family.
"This is great! Would you two like to train with Grandpa?" Saiga and Kashu smiled then looked to their father as he nodded. As Goku turned his back Chi-Chi stood in front of him as she placed her fists upon her hips.
"Your son tells you that you not only have three grandchildren but also a nephew and your reaction to all of that is to train?" Goku seemed to think about it then smiled.
"Yes. I can't wait to find out how strong my grandchildren are. As well as my nephew if he's up for it." Chi-Chi looked exasperated beyond all belief.
"Your son said half-brother and nephew and none of that interests you in anyway?" Once more Goku looked thoughtful before grinning again.
"It didn't really seem important. Let's go kids!" The kids and Goku left the house while Chi-Chi placed a palm upon her face.
"Goten, I want you to go upstairs and study. I see now that you've gained nothing from watching TV. You've watched wrestling before and yet that word eluded you? There will be no TV for you until you've mastered a fifth of the dictionary. I'll quiz you daily to see if any of your studies has stuck to you. Now go to your room." Goten looked downtrodden as he returned to his base state. Chi-Chi shifted her attention to Gohan. "I want to speak to Bito alone for a moment. I have a few questions for him that I'd like answers to. Then afterward we're going to have to talk about how you're going to bring this news to 18, okay?" Gohan walked over to her then kissed her on the forehead before parting. As he left the room Bito started to fidget. What does she want to know?
What could I tell her? She already knows how I came to be and I still haven't quite gotten a grasp on what's going on. Bito took a deep breath, and then exhaled. Calm down. She's only…your mother. "What did you want to talk about?" Chi-Chi stood then sat next to him.
"If I'm to be your mother then I should know some of the basics about you. When is your birthday? What is your favorite food? What are your goals and wants? What did you do in the other reality? I know all of this is odd and awkward. I'm hoping that with this little talk of ours we can start becoming mother and son instead of familial strangers. Do you understand?" Bito nodded.
"I don't know when I was born. In the month I was found I was given a random day within it as my birthdate. I have no favorite food. I've never really had any goals and the only thing that I've ever wanted was to know why my Kin-brother would give me preferable treatment above others. I always thought it was because I was a Saiyan. In order to feel worthy of such notice I'd put my body through hell in order to show him my willingness to be like him.
Your son was loved and feared. He'd garnered the respect of everyone. Nothing was ever handed to him and he fought hard to every shred of respect without losing even a tiny bit of dignity. He'd treated everyone the same except for me and I never knew why until now. I was a soldier, an enforcer. They'd send someone like me to get a gauge on the strength of the people we either planned to rule over or work with. I have killed. I have tortured, and have been tortured." Bito stood, and then removed his armor and shirt revealing his scars.
His entire body was a patchwork of cuts and abrasions. His back had the marks of whips while other parts of him had the look of skin that had been burnt. He noticed the look of horror on Chi-Chi's face and put his shirt back on as he continued. "I didn't notice it before but I do now. Your son here doesn't have the scars my King did. He's significantly unscathed here." Chi-Chi shook her head.
"When you have the time you should talk to him. Gohan has scars that you can't see. I still think he's not over what Frost had done to him, but that is Gohan's story to tell." Bito felt his face display the confusion he felt.
"Frost isn't the love of Gohan's life here? What could she have possibly done to have hurt him? Why would she hurt him?" He felt a hand fall upon his shoulder causing him to jump. He looked up and saw Gohan.
"I think it's time you've learned a few things about the history here and how it truly differs from yours. Especially when it comes to Frost."