I have been nitpicking in past chapters, and altered a few things. Mostly spelling errors, things like that. I did do one thing, that you guys may want to know, although it is a little late seeing as Bulla made an appearance in the previous chapter, but I went back and introduced her in the Times Up Chapter, and now have in the Reunion chapter made her the Goddaughter of Gohan. Thought it was fitting since he is Bulma's Godson. No, it holds no real significance that he becomes her Godfather, just something to make the story slightly more creative, if it even does that.
Never
The best man stood and watched his friend sweating bullets. He couldn't figure out why in the hell this young Saiyan who had faced death multiple times was nervous over a wedding. Come to think of it he had never seen Gohan this nervous. He really had no reason to be so nervous. His mother had even got his best man to wear a tuxedo, which only happened after a confrontation with a frying pan.
"If you're going to be Gohan's best man, then you will wear the tuxedo," Piccolo still had a slight ringing in his ears. He forgot how loud she could scream, and how hard she could swing that damn pan. Piccolo stood up by Gohan, but this was a more personal wedding, so only a best man, and a maid of honor. Videls maid of honor was some girl Piccolo had never met, Eraser or Erasa, that was it. She stood to the right of Gohan, on the other side of the Altar. Piccolo continued to watch his former pupil. After a while he couldn't take it anymore.
"Gohan," Piccolo whispered. "Calm down, you're making me nervous."
"Oh…Sorry Piccolo, I just can't believe I am here right now. I mean, she's everything to me, and she could have had any guy she wanted, but she chose me."
"Ugh, come on kid, she loves you and no one else, she doesn't want any other guy, she wants you. So calm down." Gohan took his old mentors words to heart and finally calmed down.
"Thanks Piccolo," Gohan said out of the corner of his mouth.
DBSS
Videl stared into the vanity mirror as she worked on her makeup. She could see Bulma in the mirror behind her fixing up her hair.
"You look absolutely gorgeous Videl," ChiChi said as she walked into the room.
"Thanks ChiChi," Videl blushed slightly. "Do you think Gohan will think so?" Bulma jumped at this.
"Sweety that boy is head over heels for you. You could walk down the aisle in a potato sack, and he would still marvel at your beauty." Videl laughed at this.
"That may be the case, but I definitely don't approve of such an idea," ChiChi said. "Bulma have you got everything control here?" ChiChi asked.
"Yeah, why?" Bulma asked back turning to face ChiChi.
"Well our boys are off doing who knows what, so I am going to go see if I can find them before they ruin the wedding. Kami help them if they ruin my Gohan's special day," ChiChi said waking back to the door with a cross look.
"All right, good luck," Bulma said returning her attention to Videls hair. "oh damn, I need more pins. I'll be back in a minute," Bulma said as she stood and headed for the door.
Videl went back to work on her makeup, when a knock came to the door. "Come in," Videl chimed continuing to put on her eyeliner. The door opened to reveal Sharpner with a bouquet of flowers.
"Oh hey Sharpner, how's it going? Are those for me?" Videl asked smiling.
"Yeah," Sharpner said as he set them down on a table next to the door. Videl stood up and walked toward him.
"What are you doing here?" Videl said with a smile.
"Just wanted to see how beautiful you look," Sharpner said as he walked toward Videl.
"Awe, you're so sweet," Videl said as the gap between them closed. She gave Sharpner a hug. Pulling back she said, "You know, you don't look to bad yourself, I bet the girls still fall all over you."
"Nah, they don't matter, you're the only one I ever loved," Videl was caught off guard by this. "Don't worry Videl, I'm not here to try to win your heart, this is your day, and the last thing I would want to do is hurt you. I've done a little growing up in the last few years. I'm not as full of myself as I used to be. That's how I know that you don't love me. You love Gohan, and he loves you, and probably more than I ever could. Seeing you happy now makes me happy. Now I just have to find the one for me," Sharpner finished with a smile.
"You really have grown up," Videl said returning his smile.
"I told you," Sharpner said with a little laugh. "Well I better get back, or Erasa will think I'm up to something." Sharpner gave Videl a kiss on the cheek, turned and left. He had finally made peace with the one he could never have.
Videl watched him leave. She had half expected him to try some last ditch effort to steal her from Gohan, but all that would have accomplished was pissing off a very dangerous Saiyan. But he didn't, He had finally moved on. Maybe he realized he only liked Videl for her father. Maybe he realized he didn't see her the way she wanted to be see, the way Gohan saw her. Either way, she knew in some small way that he was apologizing for his antics toward her all those years in high school. Videl lost in thought did not notice Bulma reenter.
"Hey sweetie, come on, we've got to get you ready. We don't want Gohan to think you're leaving him at the altar," Bulma said with a smirk.
"He knows I could never do that to him, especially not now," Videl said as she walked back absentmindedly rubbing her belly. It had been one month since Gohan told Videl she was pregnant. She asked Gohan if they could have the wedding before she got big. As of right now, she was still her petite self, but she could always feel her baby at all times. She knew Gohan could feel the baby as well, especially since he was the one to feel it first. Videl returned to the vanity and let Bulma put the finishing touches on her hair.
As tradition stated, Hercule paid for the wedding in its entirety. That however is not to say he planned it. That role belonged to none other than ChiChi, as well as Bulma. Hercule voiced no objection at this. The last thing he wanted was to get his by this frying pan he kept hearing about. All in all, it was cheaper than what he had expected. Videl and Gohan had decided to not have bridesmaids and groomsmen. Just a Maid of Honor, and a Best Man. That's not to say that Hercule couldn't have put forth more money. He would have in a heartbeat, anything for his little girl, plus the fact that this was more Gohan's money than his own.
"All right, I think we're done. Are you ready?" Bulma asked. Videl smiled and nodded. In less than an hour she would be Mrs. Videl Son. Videl had to fight furiously for a second to force back tears. She was not going to ruin the makeup, not just yet.
DBSS
Gohan had finally calmed down enough so his heartbeat and breathing were normal. He could see the news crews, paper, and paparazzi waiting beyond where the wedding was taking place. It was an outdoor wedding at Videl's request and Gohan had no objection, anything to make her happy. The only downside was it was more difficult to keep anyone with an unwanted camera at bay. Hercule to the rescue, he had his personal body guards as well as some police keeping any uninvited guests one hundred yards out. Gohan was very happy Hercule had done this. Today was a private family affair. Nothing was going to ruin it.
The piano began to play the traditional music for the arrival of the bride. Gohan turned to watch as Videl accompanied by her father came walking down the aisle. Gohan's jaw almost dislocated it dropped so fast. He had not yet seen the dress Videl had gotten. It had a tank top like upper appearance, but it had tiny little beads all around the torso. At the waist, it became very dress like, fluffing out a little bit, but not too much. Her lower half was not lost in frills or anything like that. Her hair was taken and lifted to the top of her head, the folded back on itself and toward the end it was tied off, giving it a little pony-tail like feature. A stray lock of hair floated right beside each side of her face. Gohan was speechless, not that he was supposed to say anything right at this second anyway, but speechless none the less. As Videl was released from her father to Gohan, he was finally able to close his mouth. He could see Videl had already begun crying behind the veil. Gohan would not be far behind her.
The man conducting the ceremony began, Videl and Gohan simply stared into each other's eyes. Gohan was now crying as well. He was not sure he had ever been happier, and there was only one possible moment that might top this, but that was a few months down the road. They arrived at the vows, and Videl was asked first.
"Videl Satan do you take Gohan Son to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do you part?"
Videl smiled behind the veil, and said "I do" as loud has her voice would allow it. Gohan was able to hear and that's all that mattered.
"Gohan Son, do you take Videl to be your lawfully wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do you part?"
Gohan stared down at Videl and voiced his answer so everyone could hear.
"No," Videl's smile wavered for a second. What is he doing. "Never, not even in death would I leave you," Videl almost broke down onto his chest, but she kept herself stable. The serviceman knew what Gohan was going to do, so he was not surprised in the least.
"You may now kiss the bride." Gohan lifted up the veil, and saw Videl's shimmering eyes. Her makeup had run, but he didn't care, they were together now and forever. He leaned down, and Videl stood on her tippy toes to meet him half way and they kissed.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. and Mrs. Gohan Son," applause rang out through the open area as all attendees rose for the ceremonial exit music. Trunks and Goten began to fire small ki blasts trying to imitate fireworks, and it wasn't going to bad. Gohan and Videl walked down to the end of the aisle. Neither had stopped looking at the other. Even with the impending threat, today, only they mattered and that was all there was to it. Ignoring the flashing cameras, Gohan grabbed a hold of his bride and placed his fingers to his forehead. They immediately reappeared outside of Capsule Corp., and a few seconds later a whole group of people all attached in some way to Goku appeared as well. The reception was to take place in Capsule Corp. ballroom.
Given her notoriety, Videl could have had a wedding of extreme proportions in terms of people. But she wanted a small wedding. Gohan's family, the Briefs, Krillin and his family were the ones from the Grooms side. Videl had her father, Erasa and Sharpner, some aunts and uncles her father invited, and a good chunk of the police force. Videl liked her privacy. The general public knew she was getting married and to whom. That was all they needed to know.
Videl stared up at her husband and smiled. He returned it while wrapping his arms around her and giving her a kiss on the forehead.
"Well, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go fix my makeup," Videl trying to remove herself from Gohans strong grasp. She knew she could never physically break his grasp, but she also knew he would never hold her against her will.
"Why, I think you look beautiful just the way you are," Gohan answered her back removing his hands from around her waist and placing them on either side of her face holding it loosely. Videl grabbed onto his wrists and gazed into his eyes.
"Well you may think so, but I am not wandering around all night with a face full of running makeup," Videl said before she leaned up and kissed him on the lips. "I'll be back shortly." With that she turned and headed for the ballroom exit. As she arrived at the bathroom, she retrieved a small capsule that she had between her leg and the garter she wore, and began to repair the damage caused by her tears of happiness.
DBSS
"Well, I suppose congratulations are in order brat," Gohan turned around to see Vegeta standing before him, arms crossed, eyes closed, with a smirk on his face.
"Thanks Vegeta," Gohan said smiling as he stuck out his hand. The proud prince took it as he opened his eyes. They carried a serious look.
"You have a family now. You protect them at all costs, including your own life," Vegeta said looking hard into Gohan's eyes.
"In a heartbeat," Gohan said without hesitation. Vegeta turned to leave refolding his arms to his chest.
"Hey, Vegeta," Vegeta turned to once again face his rivals son. "My dad is going to try to help me ascend to Super Saiyan Three tomorrow during our training. Why don't you and Trunks come join us. I'm sure my dad would help you too, and we need all the power we can get."
Vegeta looked at him for a minute before smirking with a chuckle.
"How do you know I haven't ascended already?" Vegeta said still smirking.
"Well no worries then I guess," Gohan said surprised.
"Heh heh, quite," Vegeta said turning and walking toward the table he and his family would sit at. As he was walking away, Gohan saw something that he hadn't noticed at the wedding. But no, it couldn't be, he lost it a long time ago. Yet there it was, plain as day, wrapped around his waist. Vegeta had his tail back. Gohan felt a tap on his shoulder bringing him out of his thought about how Vegeta grew his tail back. He turned around to see his mom and Bulma, who was carrying Bulla.
"Hey there again cutie," Gohan said in a silly voice rubbing Bulla's cheek with his right index finger. She giggled and smiled.
"Oh, I'm so proud of you Gohan. You couldn't have picked a better woman," ChiChi said hugging her son.
"Thanks mom," Gohan said wrapping his arms around his mother.
"Yeah kiddo you picked a winner," Bulma said happily. "You treat her right though, or I'll have to hurt you. She's one of my best employees," Bulma said with a smile.
"I don't think that you'll have to worry about that," Gohan said, his thoughts now drifting to his wife and the child holed up in her womb.
"I see you noticed Vegeta's tail a little bit ago." Bulma said trying to hide her enthusiasm. Gohan immediately figured it out. Vegeta didn't re-grow his tail by himself. Bulma had a hand in it.
"I take it that was your doing?" Gohan asked smirking.
"Uh huh," Bulma said proudly. "It was an injection of Saiyan DNA I gave him. I got it from his own blood, the isolated the gene that deals with tail growth, tinkered with it until it would encourage
re-growth once injected into a host." Bulma finished then looked at Gohan who looked like he understood then to ChiChi who looked completely perplexed. "I would be more than happy to help you and Goku if you want. I would need to extract some blood though, and I know you and your dad are not fond of needles, but the outcome is worth it. Vegeta said a Saiyans tail brings more power, and that's not just the giant ape form," Bulma finished her speech just as Gohan opened his mouth.
"What about the moon?" Gohan asked, slightly concerned.
"Well, just stay inside whenever there is a full moon," Bulma said as though the idea was so simple.
"I suppose that would work," Gohan said. "All right, I'll do it."
"Great, swing by tomorrow before you guys start training, or whenever you get a break," Bulma said. Then she leaned up and kissed him on the cheek before turning to head in the direction where Vegeta was sitting. Gohan spotted his dad over talking to Krillin, and went to meet him. As he walked over he could sense that Videl had reentered the Ball Room. He turned to see her, but she was already talking to Erasa and Sharpner. He continued over to his dad.
"How's it going over here boys," Gohan said putting his hands on each of the men's shoulders.
"Oh hey Gohan, congratulations," Krillin said sticking his hand out to Gohan. Gohan took it,
"Thanks Krillin," Gohan said smiling.
"So where is Eighteen and Marron?" Gohan asked.
"Umm, I think they are talking to one of Videls aunts. Kind of weird I know," Krillin said with a laugh.
"Anyways, dad, did you see Vegeta's tail?" Gohan asked as he turned to face his father.
"Yeah, I wonder how he got it to grow back," Goku said scratching his head.
"Well apparently it was Bulma's doing. She took a sample of his blood, and tinkered with the DNA, then injected him with it encouraging his body to re-grow his tail. She offered to do it to us as well. I'm taking her up on her offer, and I think you should do the same," Gohan said watching his father cringe at the mention of needles.
"I don't know, what about the full moon transformations?" Goku asked nervously
"Bulma said that we should just stay inside during full moons. I don't know, maybe that would be enough, either way, Vegeta says that a lot of a Saiyans power comes from his tail."
"All right, I'm in," Goku said, still a little nervous.
"Great, she wants us to come by some time tomorrow to get the blood drawn," Gohan said patting his dad on the shoulder.
"Now, if you'll excuse me I think I'll go find my bride. It's almost time to eat by the way, so why don't you get mom and Goten and meet me up at the head table dad," Gohan told his dad, and watched his mouth instantly start to salivate.
"Never changes does it," Krillin said to his younger counterpart.
"Yeah, dad will always be dad," Gohan said nodding as he left to go get Videl. She had fixed her makeup, and looked just as beautiful as she had when she walked down the aisle. Gohan came up behind her and wrapped his arms under hers and clasped his together over her lower abdomen, right where the baby was. He laid his head in her shoulder.
"Hey Gohan, how's it going?' Erasa asked with a big smile.
"What are you so happy about," Gohan said not able to keep a straight face.
"I told them that I'm pregnant," Videl said turning her head and kissing him on the cheek.
"Congratulations Gohan, you've got a great girl there," Sharpner said smiling.
"That I do. Well, I came over here to let you guys know that dinner will be served soon, so you best find your seats. If my brother or his friend sees open food, it won't be there for long," Gohan said with a serious grin.
"What, do they have hollow legs," Erasa asked.
"Yeah…something like that," Videl said answering her question.
"Well, I guess we better sit down babe," Sharpner said wrapping his arm around her waist.
"Nu uh Sharpie, I get to sit at the head table," Erasa said with a giggle. It was true, she was part of the wedding, so she got to sit up front.
"Bummer, so I have to sit by myself?" Sharpner asked a little hurt.
"Hey, I think we can accommodate one more up front, right Gohan," Videl asked putting on her pouty face.
"Yeah, why not, the more the marrier," Gohan said smiling down at her. He couldn't say no to her when she made that face, just like she couldn't deny him anything when he gave that Son smile.
"Come on Sharpner, you can sit with me on the Bride side," Erasa said grabbing his arm and walking toward the head table. Videl and Gohan followed, Gohan still behind Videl holding her tummy even though there was no bump yet. They got to their seats, and everyone else began to sit down. The food followed shortly. After everyone was full, or as close as they could come, the plates were removed by Bulma's servants. Before the cake was brought out, Piccolo and Erasa had speeches to give. Erasa went first.
"Well, what can I say about Videl? She got one of the cutest boys in our graduating class to marry her, she's already very lucky in my eyes. But I suppose there is more than having a hunky husband when it comes to marriage. I know Videl will remain true, she always did what was right. She fought criminals while attending high school for crying out loud. Not everyone may know, but Videl lost someone very precious to her a long time ago. Her mother died when she was young, changing her forever. She made a few friends in high school, myself and Sharpner," Erasa pointed to her right, "were her closest. That was until Gohan came into her life. At first she didn't like him, but they started to hang out, and after witnessing his behavior at the World Tournament, I knew that they would end up together, because his love was obvious at that time. So you treat her with the love that we all witnessed that day, and you two will live happily ever after." Erasa finished and was rewarded with a round of applause. Now it was Piccolo's turn. The green man stood up to his full height and glanced at Gohan. T avoid too many odd looks, Piccolo was wearing a slightly different turban to hide his ears. Anyone who wasn't family would wonder who, or better yet what he was. He passed off to anyone who asked about his skin color as ceremonial green paint. Most bought it anyway.
As Piccolo returned his gaze to the crowd he began. "Some of you may know that Gohan is a great fighter. I would like to think that I had something to do with that. But the funny thing is, Gohan used to fear me, yet now I am up here as his best man. When he first approached me a few weeks ago and asked if I would do it, I was hesitant at first. After some thought, I realized that I owed it to Gohan. I was a different person many years ago, vengeful and full of hate. Gohan changed all of that. He showed me what it was like to be a true friend. He was my first friend and even now, my best friend. Gohan, you've never been anything but kind to me. Show that same kindness to Videl and you will both never have a worry in life." Piccolo finished and sat down. The crowd applauded as they did Erasa. Now it was time for cake. Pieces were cut by Bulma's personal staff, and distributed throughout the room. It wasn't long after this that the sound of metal on glass could be heard. With cake in both of their mouths, the Bride and Groom united for the first audience encouraged kiss of the night. As the couple pulled away, cheers rang throughout the room. Gohan leaned in again and whispered,
"I love you."
"And I love you."
Well I hope you liked that chapter. Not much on my mind right now. Next chapter will be a little more entertaining than this one, and by that I mean a little more action. The Chapter(s) after that will get into the training, followed by the arrival of Teralos. That is the plan anyway, those who have been following this since its inception know that I am not very good at following plans. But I'm gonna try. So till next update.
