Once and Again Chapter 4
Dragonball is owned by Akira Toriyama but this story is mine...
Words of the Fathers and Goku's reaction
It's 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Goku and Chichi together with their fathers, are taking an afternoon tea at the Gazebo in the Kings mansion. They prefer their gathering to be done outdoors. Mr. Ox King begins to address the young couple his voice soft yet firm."Goku, Chichi I am confident that you know the reason why we are here." Chichi respectfully replied. "Yes father." Goku replied with the same level of respect."Yes sir." Mr. Gohan gently remarked, "We are doing this because, we want to protect you from your own misconduct and to secure your future." Goku furrowed his eyebrows and it is obvious that, he doesn't like what his father just said. He couldn't contain himself from reacting that, he almost yelled at Gohan Sr. "What do you mean protect us from our own misconduct? Are you saying that you don't trust us? Didn't we obey your decision to enter into this engagement? What more do you want from us? Chichi gently rubbed Goku's arm to calm him down. Ox King then continued. "Goku I understand that what your father and I are doing seems harsh to you. But you and Chichi are only 18 years old. You are still capable of dishonoring your engagement that's why Gohan and I have decided to constitute this document, to not only protect your welfare but also to secure both of your future."
Goku respectfully remarked."Sir I know that you and father are doing this out of the goodness of your hearts. Nevertheless you are making our engagement more difficult than it already is. An engagement is supposed to be joyful and yet you are making it like a life sentence." Gohan reprimanded his son. "Goku mind your manners! Apologize to Mr. Ox King!" Mr. Ox King was kind enough to give Goku consideration in his outburst. Chichi began to speak and softly said. "Papa, I know we've talked this morning that, Goku and I can give our own input in redrafting the engagement treaty. But can you permit us to take more time?" She glanced at Mr. Gohan Sr. and smiled pleadingly.
Gohan acknowledged Chichi's non verbal plea; then turned to his comrade and said. "Ox can we excuse my son and Chichi for a while and talk this over?" Ox King nodded and gave his permission to the young engaged couple to step out so he and Mr. Gohan can discuss the matter by themselves.
Gohan gingerly begins to say what he intends for quite a while now. "Ox, we've been friends since we were children; we practically grew up together like brothers. Why do you insist on the engagement contract? Can't you see it's killing your daughter? Do you doubt our honor?" Mr. King sighed deeply and said. "I do not doubt you or Goku. But they are too young to be given free rein in handling their commitment that's why we have to be strict."
Gohan shook his head and said."Ox you want us to do the right thing in the wrong way. That wouldn't help at all." When Mr. Ox King is about to say something, they heard a young male voice. "Yes sir, please give us the chance to prove ourselves, that we are capable of honoring our promise to marry without that document." When the two elders turned their attention, they saw Goku and Chichi holding hands. "Papa please understand that I don't want to stay in a loveless marriage one day. I want to have what you and mom once had. I don't want to stay betrothed to Goku because of some contract."
Ox King looked tenderly at her daughter and retorted."Chichi love is not just about being giddy and romantic. It comes with responsibility that's what I am trying to get through to you." Goku gently replied."Sir Chichi is a beautiful and smart young lady, you raised her well. I am confident that she knows what our relationship now entails. Please sir, give us the chance to prove ourselves that we can handle it." Gohan Sr. gently remarked. "Goku I am expecting that you are going to honor your word." Ox King then replied with a smile." Alright, we can forget the treaty for now to prove yourselves. But if you and Chichi begins to show signs of carelessness, whether you like it or not I am going to reconstitute the treaty with even stricter conditions." " I agree on that too." Gohan Sr. remarked.
Goku brightly smiled and thanked the Ox King. "Thank you for your consideration sir." Chichi gently pulled her hand off of Goku and run to her father to embrace him. "Oh thank you papa!" Ox King laughed as he and Chichi embraced. They continued having their tea and discussed about their future plans along with the young couple.
A/N: I know Goku is OOC here. He is more matured compared to Chichi in this story and he refers to Gohan Sr. as a father instead of Grandpa Gohan because in this fanfiction, Gohan Sr. is not as old in the canon. I do not intend to leave you guys hanging. Things are going to get better. Thank you for those who read and viewed. I would like to hear from you.