Risk
Chapter 30
Bells rang their songs through the sky and Chi-chi. She was wearing her mother's wedding dress and a white veil over her head. People from all over came to congratulate the newly married couple. Chi-chi took that moment to look lovingly towards the man she was to marry…
…only to find that he wasn't there. In his place stood the monster named Cell that had taken his life; a blast ready to pierce her body.
"NOW DIE!" Cell exclaimed.
"NOOOOO!!" Chi-chi cried out in horrific fright from the nightmare that produced the monster that had taken her husband's life. Terrified for a moment longer, she glanced around fearfully in case she were still living within the dream before settling down. The fluttering heartbeat in her breast was slow to calm and knowing she wouldn't get any sleep until she completely took her mind off of that event, she rose from bed to busy her mind elsewhere.
'He's not going to hurt me… he's gone…' Chi-chi mentally reassured herself while heading to the window. Opening it, she allowed the warm breeze to touch her skin as it felt like it beckoned her outside. Her feet drifted from the ground and she took to the heavens; almost wishing that beside her, Goku was flying with her.
The morning light fell upon Chi-chi and she woke up slowly before noticing she was on someone's front lawn. Frantically, she stood up in such a hurry that she didn't notice the door open from behind her. It wasn't until a cough was heard that she turned and saw…
"Hello miss," a tall, brown-haired man politely smiled. "Are you alright?"
"Y-yeah, but I need to get home," Chi-chi was shaken by this sudden politeness that she didn't really have time to register what was happening. All she cared about at that moment was getting home to take care of her youngest child and reassure Gohan that she was alright.
Not the least bit aware that he drew closer and had touched her shoulder as she placed two fingers against her forehead; she teleported herself and the male to the house she lived in.
"Whoa… how did we get here?" the male questioned; making Chi-chi jump in such a fright and fearful that someone had broken in.
"Why did you…?" Chi-chi began to say before a baby's cry interrupted her. She quickly went into Goten's room to tend to the young infant.
"Oh, I see you have a little one," the male smiled softly while watching her pick up Goten.
"Yes, but why did you grab onto me?" Chi-chi questioned.
"I was going to invite you over for breakfast, but it seems you're busy, so…"
"Of course, but not like this," Chi-chi smiled softly while she walked out of the room to the kitchen.
'…' Kakarrot sighed mentally; alerting Goku who had been training vigorously in Super Saiya-jin 2. Not long ago, he had managed to obtain the same form his younger son had through a great deal of training and was still getting used to the transformation.
'What is it?' Goku questioned before powering down. No sooner than he did, Kakarrot appeared in front of the Earth-raised Saiya-jin. Oddly, this was the second time Kakarrot chose to appear outside since their untimely death to Cell's hands. It was rather odd seeing him like this, but at the same time relieving that he isn't talking to himself and having people stare at him oddly.
"I have a feeling that Chi-chi might want to find someone else to take our place," the darker persona gravely spoke.
"Aww… she wouldn't do that," Goku attempted to reassure Kakarrot; however, it was a pitiful attempt.
"Oh really? Then ask me why I feel a bit uneasy right now about what's going on," Kakarrot questioned.
"What's going…?" Goku tilted his head in confusion. Unlike Kakarrot, Goku was naïve when it came to knowing what could be troubling Chi-chi. There were times Kakarrot would have to literally point them out.
"Listen, when the time comes when she needs me, you better be ready to respond, aware of it or not," Kakarrot growled in frustration before vanishing; confusing the poor warrior further.
Shrugging it off for the moment, Goku resumed his training to become stronger.
"So, who are you?" Chi-chi asked at the breakfast table in their house. She was feeding Goten the baby food she created due to the expense of buying so many of the smaller jars just to feed him.
"My name is Sedai Kirin," the male replied.
"Pleased to meet you. My name's Son Chi-chi and this is Goten," Chi-chi motioned to the boy.
"I see. Where's your husband?" Kirin questioned. This brought a sad look on Chi-chi's face. "Oh, did he leave you?"
"No, he died," Chi-chi admitted.
"I'm sorry," Kirin apologized. "I had no idea…"
"It was a few months ago, so it still hurts."
"Ah, I see. Well, if you want, I'm a counselor, maybe I can help you cope with your loss easier…"
"I'd like that. Maybe Gohan would benefit as well."
"We'll discuss it more after breakfast; that is unless you want to talk about it now."
"It needs to wait. I haven't fed Gohan yet."
Kirin chuckled. "It seems rather nice meeting you and living here…"
"You mean you just moved here?"
"About a week ago, yeah."
"I was wondering who purchased the land not far from here."
"Yeah, I thought it was rather nice and decided to go for it."
"Mom?" A voice called from behind Chi-chi and she noticed Gohan slowly waking up dressed in his normal clothes.
"Morning Gohan," Chi-chi smiled softly at her eldest son.
"Ah, so now the whole family's here."
"Yeah, so when do you think you can schedule us for counseling?"
"Whenever you're ready," Kirin confirmed.
7 September 767
Today, I met a nice gentleman by the name of Sedai Kirin. Maybe he'll help me deal with the grief I feel in my heart since Goku and Kakarrot's death. It would be nice having someone to talk out all of my feelings. This journal maybe helpful, but I think counseling might help the process as well.
After all, it's not like it's going to become something more right?
That afternoon, Chi-chi went over to Kirin's house after dropping Goten and Gohan off at her father's house. It felt odd going over to someone else's house; however, she assumed it was out of nervousness. Knocking on the door, Kirin answered it moments later and smiled softly at Chi-chi.
"Come on in, we'll go straight to my office," Kirin lead Chi-chi into his house. It was well furnished with a circular couch in the middle of the pit where a non-burning fireplace was. There were shelves filled with hardback books of all colors and sizes. The soft, white carpet seemed to be like floating on clouds and the walls were a brilliant cream color.
Heading down the hallway, she was lead to an office that looked spectacular. The floors were hardwood and a deep mahogany. A desk that was a darker wood sat near a window leading to the garden behind the house. In the middle of the room sat an onyx bed where she was instructed to lay down while he sat down in a chair the same shade.
"Now tell me about yourself Mrs. Son…"
"Chi-chi's fine, Kirin…" Chi-chi blushed at the courtesy he gave her.
"Very well then, please tell me about yourself Chi-chi." Kirin spoke softly. "You don't need to worry. Anything you say here won't be given out to other clients."
"Hm… let's see… where to begin…" Chi-chi sighed before she began to tell Kirin everything about her life. Kirin took notes and persuaded her to go on as she told the man that she met earlier about every aspect of her life. From when she was growing up to when she met Goku, she admitted everything she had to this man.
Hours passed and by the time she had finished telling her life story to Kirin, it had gotten late.
"You should stay the night tonight Chi-chi," Kirin suggested.
"Its fine, I can fly if I need to…" Chi-chi started to get up; however, Kirin softly captured her hand. A jolt ran up Chi-chi's spine.
"Please, I insist," Kirin smiled softly.
For a brief moment, she thought she saw something before she suddenly fainted. The male gently picked her up bridal style and carried her to another room where there was a round bed draped with black sheets. Setting the unconscious female warrior down on the bed, red flames began to light up on the black candles circling the bed.
'Perhaps she could be of some use to me…' Kirin touched Chi-chi's forehead gently before closing his eyes. A reddish aura surrounded both of them as she shifted uneasily in her sleep; almost though she was fighting it. 'Her fighting spirit's too attuned to the ones she takes for granted. It will take longer than I thought before she submits to my power.'
"Goku…" Chi-chi whimpered in her sleep. Kirin's eyes widened when he heard this name.
'Or perhaps I should just steal her away from the one who claimed her heart in the first place… either way, she'll bend to my will sooner or later and when she does, she'll be the one who will help me achieve ultimate power; especially against my nemesis…'
To Be Continued…