Chapter 16: A Pleasant Surprise

It was morning, and everyone was sleeping. The battle that took place the previous night wore down our heroes. Goku and Chi Chi were asleep in a sleeping bag on the living room floor. Chi Chi was stunned at Goku's more loving side that she didn't think he still had. He was the biggest teddy bear in the world to her that morning. Chi Chi had her arms tightly wrapped around Goku as she slept. Goku was on his back, smiling even while he slept. He knew that Chi Chi and him were finding their bond again. He had always wanted to strengthen their love, but being dead for seven years doesn't help that at all. Finally, he was getting his chance.

Bardock slept on the recliner. His thoughts were happy. For the first time in a long time, he could breath easily. No more being a slave to Frieza, he was able to meet his son and grandsons. Not being dead was a plus for him.

Trunks and Goten were asleep in Trunks' room. Both sprawled out on the floor, deeply sleeping. Trunks' sword was in it's case, which Trunks had right next to him. The sword Tapion had given him was used well. Trunks saved his father's life, and Vegeta wasn't bitter about it in the least bit.

Bulma and Vegeta slept deeply in their room. Bulma kept her eyes on Vegeta, he fell asleep first. She worried that he might be angry about everything, but Vegeta was not. Oddly enough, he was happy about everything.

Videl and Gohan slept soundly in the spare bedroom. Before they had fallen asleep, they just laid on the bed staring into each others eyes. Not a word spoken, just looking into each others eyes. After about fifteen minutes, Gohan's eye lids began to close, he fell asleep with the memory of Videl's eyes. Videl smiled and watched him sleep. She too fell asleep after a few minutes. Gohan didn't know, but he had thought that he had to go back to school, fortunately, Videl knew that it was time for Summer Vacation, and reminded Gohan before they went to bed. Gohan kinda was worried about it and was freaking out, but Videl reminded him with her soft words. It was a good thing too, how does two people grow monkey tails over the course of one weekend, is it even possible? For humans ha ha ha NO! But fir the saiyans, yes. This would become annoying to them, what a coincidence right? But anyway, they slept soundly. They loved each other very much, and they weren't going to miss it.

Bulma was the first to wake up, it was around 2:30 in the afternoon. She had decided that since Goku and his family were over, why not invite the rest of the crew over. So she got up and made a few phone calls. Goku woke up later on. He slowly got up without disturbing Chi Chi. Vegeta was next, he got up and went down stairs.

"Hey, Kakarrot..." Said Vegeta, "You seen Bulma?"

"Nope." Replied Goku. "Not yet."

Bardock then woke up and joined the conversation. "Morning, look at that. The three pure bloods are up first."

"Yeah." Said Goku.

"I wouldn't take it that far." Said Vegeta. He pointed at the cabinets that the cereal is kept in. They were empty.

"Oh... so I guess the boys beat us too it." Said Goku. He then felt arms rap around his waist. He instantly knew who it was. "Good Morning Chi Chi." Said Goku.

"Goku, it's not morning." said Chi Chi. "But hello anyway."

"Oh yeah, that's right."

Bardock looked up and put his hand to his face. Vegeta just walked away.

Upstairs, Gohan was up and getting ready to go downstairs. He began to look out the window he was standing at. "Wow, why didn't I remember that school was out?"

"Because you were too busy being distracted." Called out Videl.

"Oh hey, thought you were still asleep." Said Gohan.

"I just woke up. Ready to go downstairs?"

"Yeah." Gohan said.

They left the room, walked down the stairs and down the hall that led to the kitchen. Vegeta was walking the other way.

"Hello Vegeta." Said Gohan.

"Hey kid." Said Vegeta as he walked passed them. Gohan looked at him, then back the other way and saw Goku, Chi Chi and Bardock walking in the same direction.

"Hey dad!" Said Gohan.

"Hey Son. Sleep well?"

"Yeah, I was exhausted."

"Now Gohan." Said Chi Chi, "I hope you were being smart. I don't need anymore miniature Gokus and Gohans running around."

"Mom! What are you talking about! We only slept, that was it!" Gohan's face turned bright red.

"Okay okay, calm down you two." Said Goku. "Lets keep looking for Bulma. She's got to be around here somewhere." Everyone nodded. Gohan's red face began to lighten up.

They came to the big room where they had their last get together, and opened the door.

"Surprise!" Yelled everyone in the room. Bulma was in front of the group.

"Hey Goku!" Yelled Krillin. He was standing by a table with his wife, #18, and their daughter, Marron.

"Goku, it's been a while buddy!" Yelled Yamcha.

Goku's father walked into the room and looked around. The room was huge, forest like.

"Hey, is there another Goku or something?" Asked Krillin.

"No, that's my father. It's a long story." Said Goku. "Don't worry, he's not going to kill you. He helped save the world with us."

"Yes Goku, that is something." Piccolo was walking toward Goku. "I would have been there, but I'm not strong enough for them."

Goku laughed. "Oh Piccolo don't be like that, you would have been fine."

"Thanks Goku." Piccolo looked at Gohan, who had is right arm around Videl's shoulder. "Excuse me for a minute." Goku nodded and walked out to his friends. Chi Chi followed.

Krillin and his family, Yamcha and Puar, Master Roshi, even Tien and Chiaotzu showed up. Goku was happy to be around his friends. Goku looked over at his father and waved him over. He wanted his father to meet the guys. Bardock nodded and walked over to Goku and his friends. They began talking about things, like Saiyan life compared to Earthling life.

Piccolo slowly walked over to Gohan and Videl. He stopped when Goten and Trunks whipped by him, nearly knocking him over.

"Whoops, sorry Piccolo." Said Goten

"That's okay, just be more careful." Replied Piccolo. He turned his attention back to the couple. He walked until his was right in front of Gohan. "You're growing up fast my friend."

"Yeah, that's true." Said Gohan.

"I remember when you were just a boy. I trained you to be ready, you were a great student." Piccolo stopped for a minute. "You still wear a battle uniform similar to mine too."

"Mmhmm... you were my first teacher Piccolo."

"Yes, you have grown into a strong young man." Piccolo turned his head to Videl. "I know things are probably tough for you right now. I'm sorry that everything had to be this way Videl."

Videl sighed. "I'll get used to it Piccolo. There's no sense in being sad about it. I just wish that I didn't snap at my father like I did."

"Funny you should say that." Piccolo said, he pointed over to one of the tables with food on it. Mr. Satan and Fortuneteller Baba were at the table.

Videl's face lit up and she ran over to her father. "Daddy!"

Mr. Satan turned around and saw her running over to him. "Videl!" Videl got to him and gave him a big hug.

"Daddy. I'm sorry about yelling. I'm really sorry."

"It's okay Videl, I understand." Said Mr. Satan.

Baba floated over to the two. "Listen Videl, I'm sorry everything turned out like this. I hope you can understand."

"I do Baba, thank you." said Videl.

Piccolo and Gohan were still talking.

"I think if you guys could learn to control the Transformation into the Great Ape, then I think we'll be able to restore the moon." Said Piccolo.

"No, we've all gotten used to not having a moon, so let's just keep it that way, for now at least." Replied Gohan.

"You really have grown up a lot." Piccolo turned to walk away. "Oh, By the way Gohan."

"Yeah?"

"You look good in your father's colors. It's going to be hard to tell you two apart though." He let out a slight laugh, and walked away until he had disappeared from Gohan's sight. Gohan looked over at Videl and Mr. Satan, and decided to walk over.

"So Saiyans turn into Giant Apes under a full moon huh?" Said Mr. Satan.

"Yes, and, unfortunately, I looked at it." Replied Videl.

"We all did," Said Gohan. "Accept for Goten and my Grandfather. They were smart enough not to look at it. Or get in the fight. That's why we saw, laid out on our backs by those freaks." Gohan said angrily.

"I'm sorry Gohan." Said Mr. Satan. "I didn't know that about Saiyans."

"Yeah, well, everyone is alright now. We all may have tails, but I wouldn't worry about it now. And besides, Vegeta over there knows how to control the transformation."

"Yeah, and Dad, you always pick on me because of Gohan." Said Videl.

"Right, I have to, I can't help it. Being a father, ya know." Said Mr. Satan.

"Well, I guess it paid off." Said Videl, she walked over to Gohan, turned around, and let Gohan put his arm back around her shoulder, then she rested her head on him. "Go ahead, you can say it."

"Well actually... I thought you guys really were together before, but now that I see it... Well now... I'll be right back." Said Mr. Satan. He ran off out of sight.

Videl and Gohan looked at each other with wonder. Then Mr. Satan was right back in front of them, only, he came back with Goku, Chi Chi, Bardock, Vegeta, Goten, Trunks, and the others at the BBQ/Reunion thing.

"Well folks." Said Mr. Satan as he walked up next to Gohan and put his arm around his shoulder. "Meet my new Son in Law!"

Gohan fell down and everyone laughed. Even Videl let out a slight giggle, though her face was beat red. Gohan got back up and scratched the back of his head.

"Haha, so Gohan," Said Krillin. "Now she's going to be your wife." Krillin and everyone started laughing again. Gohan began to get frustrated. "Relax buddy, I'm just kidding. We've been buds for a long time, so, just relax bro." Gohan began to calm down, he smiled and nodded his head.

Evening came and everyone needed to get home. Krillin and his family left with Master Roshi to go back to Kame House. Yamcha, Tien and Chiaotzu stayed a while. Fortuneteller Baba bid farewell to everyone and got back to where ever it is she goes. Piccolo had left after he had his talk with Gohan. Luckily Bulma has alot of furniture, Goku decided to call everyone into the living room.

A low coffee table was set up in the middle of the living room. Bulma made coffee and only herself, Vegeta, Goku, Bardock, Chi Chi, Mr. Satan, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu were having any. Goten and Trunks were given hot chocolate, and Videl and Gohan didn't want anything.

"Okay." Said Goku. "Let's talk Dragon Balls."

Looks like the meeting is in session. Time to get the Balls. Well, the Dragon Balls that is. What is the plan. Keep reading :]