Chapter 17: Let's Get the Dragon Balls!

The party was over. The guys were all sitting in the living room. Tien, Chaiotzu and Yamcha decided to stay a bit longer than the rest of the guys. It was time to gather the Dragon Balls again. Goku was sipping his coffee before he spoke.

"So... Goku." Said Tien.

"What's up Tien?" Said Goku.

"Well, you said we need the Dragon Balls?"

"Yup... so we need Bulma's dragon radar."

"What exactly do we need to wish for?"

"Yeah Goku, spill it." Said Yamcha.

"Well... uh..."

"We need the Dragon to restore our home to the way it was before it was destroyed. They blew up our house, and Grandpa Gohan's old house." Cut in Chi Chi.

"They destroyed your house too?" Said Yamcha.

"Yeah, so we need the dragon balls to wish it back."

"Yeah, but the dragon grants two wishes." Said Bulma. "What would the other wish be used for."

"Umm..." Said Yamcha, "For me, how bout a shiny new ride."

"You were a meat head back then." Said Bulma, "And you're a meat head now." Everyone started laughing.

"Well, we can figure out that other wish later, right now I want my house back." Chi Chi said.

The room sat silent for a few moments. Tien stood up and stretched.

"Listen guys, I really need to get back to my training." Said Tien. "I'd love to help, but I've got things to do. Ready to go Chaiotzu?" Chaiotzu nodded, Everyone said farewell to Tien and Chaiotzu, and then they left, to go back to the mountains and train.

"Well, I'll help guys." Said Yamcha. "Goku is one of my best friends, so I'll help him and his family."

"Well, if we want to do this quickly, we should split up." Said Goku. He looked around the room. He analyzed the people in the room, thinking. Everyone looked at Goku

intrigued. "Alright, I think I've got it!"

"What Goku?" Said Chi Chi. "What do you got?"

"The way that we will split up. Chi Chi, want to come with me?" Said Goku.

"It has been a while since we've been out to see the world... but..."

"Oh come on Chi Chi, remember what I told you yesterday?"

Chi Chi thought for a minute.

"Go ahead Mom." Said Gohan, "You guys need to spend some time together."

Chi Chi looked at her son, who was sitting next to Videl. Gosh... those two remind me of Goku and I... She looked at Goku and Smiled. "Okay, I'll go."

Goku smiled. "Alright, so we'll go one way." Goku looked at Gohan and Videl. Videl was now leaning on Gohan's shoulder, her tail was wrapped around Gohan's waist. Goku smiled. "Hey, you two."

"Yeah Dad?" Said Gohan.

"You two search for a dragon ball together as well." Goku smiled at the two. Videl's eyes lit up with joy, Goku knew he had done the right thing. Goten got up and ran around his father a few times.

"What about us Dad?" Said Goten. "Me and Trunks, can we search too?"

Goku smiled. "Sure you can, you just gotta know where you're going. And be ready for anything along the way." Goku smiled. "Yamcha. What about you?"

"Not sure," Said Yamcha, "I may go it alone. Not too sure yet."

"Yamcha, you won't be alone." Said Puar. "I'll be there too. Right Yamcha?"

"Oh yeah, of course you will, I won't forget about you."

Goku smiled. He looked at Vegeta. "Hey, what about you Vegeta."

"Kakarrot." Said Vegeta. "I'm not going. I have things to take care of."

"Like what?" Asked Goku.

"None of your buisness. I don't ask you what you're doing all the time now do I."

"No, I guess not." Said Goku. "Well then, I guess who ever finds the most Dragon Balls wins." Goku smiled and raised his Coffee mug to his face, unfortunately, it shattered in his hand. All eyes in the room were directed toward Goku. "Uh oh, I'm in trouble now."

"Oh don't worry Goku." Said Bulma. "It's not a problem, I live with a saiyan too, there are always broken dishes." Bulma smiled. Vegeta just turned his head away, wrapping his tail around his waist.

"Alright, I think if we want to get this done as quickly as possible, we start tomorrow morning." Said Goku. "How does that sound?"

"Hold on guys." Said Bulma. "I only have one Dragon Radar." The room at silent for a moment.

Goku spoke up. "Well, couldn't you just make another one, or two?"

"I would Goku but it would take me all night!" Snapped Bulma.

"Oh... right..." Said Goku.

"Not to worry people." A voice called.

"Dad?" Said Bulma.

"Of course dear." Said Dr. Briefs. "It shouldn't take that long, not with two fo us working on them." Goku's face lit up. "It shouldn't take the two of us mor than a few hours to make a new Dragon Radar or two."

Bulma smiled. "Alright. Fine, we'll make some more radars."

Goku stood up with excitement. "Awesome!"

"But if you guys lose or break just one of these, you'll be in big trouble." Said Bulma. "So don't break them!"

"Okay okay, jeez, calm down Bulma." The living room became filled with laughter.

Night time came, and everyone was once again sleeping soundly. Bardock again in the recliner, Goku and Chi Chi in a sleeping bag on the floor. Chi Chi being wrapped up in Goku's strong arms. Vegeta and Bulma were sleeping in their room, as it is their house and do what THEY want. Trunks and Goten slept in Trunks' room, Mr. Satan went home, he was quiet because he had no clue what was going on. Yamcha slept in the living room as well, in a sleeping bag on the other side of the living room. Videl and Gohan slept peacefully in the spare room again, with Videl curled up next to Gohan, face to face with him, as if they had just ended a kiss. Morning came quickly. Everyone was up early. Bulma and her father presented two new Dragon Radars, plus the original. Bardock decided that he would stay at Capsule Corporation and spar with Vegeta. Goku and Chi Chi took one radar, Gohan and Videl took another one. Goten and Trunks convinced Yamcha and Puar to go with them, so they took the third radar. They said their farewells and took off to find the Dragon Balls, and went in different directions to make it more fun.

And so the search begins. Goku wanted to make this an adventure, and he's getting his wish. Keep up to find out what will happen.