Ch 86
"All right so have you set a date?" asked Bulma as she sat with her son and Goten.
"We're thinking Christmas, December 25th," said Trunks. "At night."
"Oh I love winter weddings! This is going to be so exciting," exclaimed Bulma. "I love that you're thinking night time. We can put up so many lights. So where are you thinking of getting married?"
"You're backyard," said Goten. "We just want something small and intimate with friends and family."
"That's such a great idea! So I'm guessing you all ready have a guest list in mind?" asked Bulma.
"Yep. Obviously it would be you, dad, Bulla, and Uub. We know Videl, Pan, and Hercule are in. Master Roshi and Baba are coming as well. We just don't know about grandma, grandpa, and Gohan," said Trunks.
"I'll try to talk to my mother and father. There just going to miss out on something wonderful if they don't come," said Bulma."They're being selfish."
"It would be nice for them to celebrate with us," said Trunks, "but I want my wedding to be filled with love and happiness, not chaos."
"I'm still going to try and talk to Gohan. I want him there," said Goten.
"Well there is time," said Bulma. "I'm sure he'll come to realize this wedding is important to you."
"I hope so," Goten said.
"All right so about the food…" said Bulma.
"I want to cook. and I want to make the wedding cake," said Goten.
"Well," Bulma smiled, "I won't stop you. I know how much you love to cook and bake. I'll supply you with anything you need Goten."
"Thank you Bulma," smiled Goten. "I promise everyone will be satisfied."
"Flowers?" asked Bulma.
"I love cherry blossoms, but I don't know how to incorporate them into the wedding," said Goten.
Bulma smiled. "Leave that to me. I love that flower to. It's the one thing my mother never wanted in her garden."
"I really appreciate everything you're doing for us Bulma," said Goten as Bulma smiled and hugged him.
After they went over their wedding plans with Bulma, Vegeta showed up to get the engaged couple back into shape in the GR. The session had been grueling for the couple but worthwhile as the saiyans enjoyed the rush of battle.
"You've both done surprising well today," said Vegeta.
"Um, thanks I guess," said Goten. "I don't know if you're insulting us or what?"
"I think it's just his way of motivation us more to train," said Trunks.
"You never know what's coming next," said Vegeta. "I just want you both to be prepared. Someday I won't be around. I'd like to know you both can protect this planet."
"I don't want to think about death," said Goten. "I know it's a part of life but still I just want to focus on all that's good right now."
"We understand what you're saying father," said Trunks, "but we want to cherish what's good before it's gone."
"Perhaps I was a bit morbid. I didn't mean to be, but it comes with the life I've lived sometimes. I know how good I have it, but it wasn't always this way," said Vegeta.
"You have to take the good with the bad," said Goten.
"Well I think that's enough for today," said Vegeta as he passed the two demi-saiyans, walking out of the GR.
"You think your dad's all right?" asked Goten.
"I think with your mom's passing that he's much more aware of the fragility of human beings. We know my mom's health is perfect, but I think he wonders that at any moment things can change. He's trying to cover his worry, and I wonder if my mom sees it."
Goten smiled. "I wouldn't worry. I think she could very well out live us all."
"In future Trunks' time line she kind of did."
"Do you worry about her dying? I mean this time line is different. Realistically you, Bulla, and Vegeta will outlive her."
"I don't worry. I know it's inevitable, but she's here now. I intend to enjoy the time I have with the ones I love for as long as I can."
Goten smiles. "Sounds like a good plan to me Trunks," he said as they walked out of the GR together. "So, what do you think of no sex until our wedding night?"
"What! That's months from now. Are you out of your mind? No, I think it's a bad idea."
Goten laughed. "I—I was just joking Trunks. You should see your face."