Reading of dispair

Chapter ten: Five of pentacles

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Once Jasmine had returned to the canoe she informed Chichi and Sky about Piccolo having Gohan and took them home. Chichi felt lost and didn't know how to help Gohan. Sky was in a similar position. Jasmine had some idea of this though. This was why she decided to call forth a little meeting on his behalf. Once the three of them were at the front door of the house Chichi unlocked it and let Jasmine and Sky in before closing and locking the door behind her. Jamine sat on the couch with Sky as she once again called her parents to let them know that she was going to be there longer than expected.

"I haven't a clue what to do Jasmine! I had no idea Gohan harbored such feelings for Goku." Chichi cried feeling absolutly helpless.

"I seen it ccoming Chichi. Goku should've heeded my warning." Jasmine replied.

"What do you mean Aunt Jaz?" Sky asked.

"I mean I had a conversation with him about his future choices regarding this family and the planet. I told him spacificly that he would cause Gohan to not only lose trust in him but resent him as well. He told me he was going to have a conversation with Gohan later that night. I also told him that Gohan wasn't a big fan of the preiveious choice he made about staying on Yardrat longer than he needed. Not only that, but Gohan came over to my house the night you guys tried to wish him back. He told me he wished Goku cared a little more about his family when he made these choices. That's why I talked to Goku about it. Now my question is, did he talk to Gohan like he said he would?" Jasmine questioned as she informed everyone.

"I'm not sure if he did. I always felt left out of their bond. In a way I was a little jealous of Gohan and Goku's bond. It was a good bond and I'm glad it was there but Gohan and I never bonded the way he and Goku did. I believe it was because I kept him in his room so much studying. So because of this I wanted to try and bond with him though letting him graduate earily so he could have the rest of his childhood back. I actually believe he resented me for that." Chichi sniffled while sitting down on the love seat.

Jasmine sighed,"Chichi, he didn't resent you for it. He only wanted to spend more time with you that didn't involve work. All that was is he only wanted to see the you behind the skillet and he even told me that. So he made it clear that he doesn't hate you for it."

"Really? So this whole time I thought he was distant towards me for nothing?"

"Yes, but it's okay. All he wants to do is spend time with you. That's all any child wants really." Jasmine clarified.

"That's kinda what mom and I did when I spent a lot of time with dad. She felt left out so whenever I do something, I'm sure to include both of them." Sky spoke confidently.

"Anyway, you said that you don't know if Goku really talked to Gohan that night. Well, Sky sense you two spent last night cuddling and talking about Goku, did Gohan mention that?" Jasmine asked.

"Yes, he did. And yes Goku did talk to Gohan that night." Sky clarified truthfully.

The three of them talked about this issue as time passed. As they waited for Gohan's return home Chichi fixed lunch much to Jasmine's dismay.

Meanwhile, Gohan and Piccolo were in the back of the park were it was sicluded so they could talk in private. They sat under a willow tree facing across from each other. Gohan had a frustrated scowl on his face. A one that could make even Vegeta envious. Piccolo notice this and thought it was a good time to speak to him.

"Gohan, out with it. I know what's going on."

"I resent the fact that my father left his family out of his dicision to stay in other world because it's causing mom unneeded stress on top of me having cancer and it caused her to miscarry. Not to mention the emotional stress he put on me that caused the damn cancer in the first place." Gohan ranted calmly and colected.

"What stress did he put on you that caused the cancer?" Piccolo asked confused.

"The Hyperbolic time chamber, the Cell games, and his recent choice to stay in other world." Gohan answered blandly.

"I see, but I thought you wanted to go into the chamber."

"Yes, I did. I only did that to spend time with him while I trained. Plus I knew you guys would need me." Gohan answered bluntly.

"Kid, you know your father loves you. He would've spent time with you regardless." Piccolo stated.

"I don't know if I could believe that anymore. Ever sense dad unlocked the secret to becoming a super saiyan we've...been growing apart. Like when he got back from Yardrat. He didn't spend much time with me or mom for that matter. He would wake up in the morning, eat breakfast, and then be gone all day from then until six o'clock dinner time. Then he'd shower, change, and go to bed. The time we went to Aunt Jaz's house when mom kicked dad out for making a mess was the first time in a while we actually did something together that didn't involve trainning. Not that I minded trainning from time to time. Then that's when Aunt Jaz gave him a talk about him and the effects of his choices in life." Gohan explained.

"I see, so you felt like he neglected your emotional needs?" Piccolo pried questionably.

"Yes, it was always eat, train, and sleep with him. No family time or anything. One night I heard mom and dad bickering that he wasn't being...well, ya know intamate with her anymore. He'd always claim to be too tired from trainning to do any...bedroom things that married people do." Gohan stated with a hint of embarrassment.

Flashback

It was seven o'clock in the eveing when Goku ate dinner, showered, and changed for bed. He climbed into bed to go to sleep for the night when all of a sudden a feminine hand begain to fondle his abs and moving furhter down south. Goku turned around on his side to see who the culprite was. Chichi laid on her side with a lustly smirk on her lips as she leanded over to kiss his neck.

"You know I missed you. Why don't we spend some quality time together tonight." Chichi whispered.

"Gee Chichi I'd really love to but, I'm so exsausted from trainning." Goku yawned.

"Oh, for god's sake Goku! That's all you've been doing lately! Is it a crime to want to have sex with my own husband once in a while?" Chichi huffed feeling neglected.

"No, but how can I do anything when I'm tired? It wouldn't be very good that way." Goku reasoned.

"No it wouldn't but, you could at least spend time with me. I am your wife not just the woman that cooks and cleans for you. I think I deserve a little thanks now and again." She stated a bit aggervated with him.

"well, I could pull my boxers off and you could ride me." Goku suggested lacking entusiasum.

"Goku, you're missing the point! What's the use of that when you're just going to fall asleep when I'm on top? I want you to do your part too." Chichi rationalized.

"I won't fall asleep." Goku stated.

They continued bickering while Gohan was awake in bed in his room. Unfortunatly for him the walls of the house were paper thin and he could hear everything. He was six at the time and just recently found out what sex was and what it does from the new health text books his mother bought for him. Gohan was kinda greatful they didn't do it that night, but if he had a choice he'd rather have his parents getting along in some way instead of arguing. Even if that "getting along" ment they were having sex. He just laid in bed on his back blushing the whole time as the argument went on.

End of flashback

"So you see Piccolo, I'm not the only one." Gohan finished explaining the story.

Piccolo couldn't believe it. Gohan just told him a story about his parents lack of sex life. He sat there blushing with a look of embarrassment on his face as they continued talking.

Piccolo took Gohan home as promised. Gohan bid him farwell as he walked up to the front door. He knocked and Chichi answered letting him in. Something wasn't right with the atmosphere as he looked around to see the Z fighters all at the house. His stomach did flips as Piccolo walked in behind him.

"Hey, glad to see you again kid." Yamcha said as he waved.

"Uh, I don't mean to be rude but, why's everyone here? Did something else happen while I was gone?" Gohan asked.

Uh oh what's gonna happen?

Again thank you to my reviewers!

The five of pentacles means loneliness. Gohan feels he's alone with his feelings towrd his father.

Till next time!