Chapter 3:

It was over…it was done.

Finished…

'Now what?' Goku thought. He still had a hole in his heart. That hole that was Gohan's. Suddenly a thought struck him. How the HELL was he going to explain this to Chichi!? "Keep calm Goku, were almost at Dende's." He heard Piccolo say. He opened his eyes and saw Piccolo holding him. Next to him Krillin was holding Android 18, who was also unconscious. How Krillin managed to save her was beyond Goku.

He saw the body of Trunks in Yamcha's hands and he saw Tien carrying Vegeta. Goku felt a bit of his energy return, enough for a quick instant transmission. "Piccolo grab hold of the others." Piccolo grunted, but he did as asked. Goku noticed Piccolo staring at him, but that wasn't what hurt him…it was the hate in his eyes, but for what?

When they all touched each other they quickly vanished to where Goku felt Dende. They reappeared and Dende ran to them with Mr. Popo in the background. No words were spoken as he healed them. "Thanks Dende!" Goku said. Dende smiled bitterly "Yes, it's just a shame that Gohan isn't here." Goku sighed, yes they had won, but it was at the cost of his son's life.

Why didn't Gohan accept his sacrifice? What had snapped in his mind? What made him stop Goku from dying and going to Otherworld…THAT'S IT! Gohan didn't want him to die… Darn! He pushed that thought out of his head. Suddenly another thought struck him. He could still bring Gohan back to life with the Dragon Balls. He told this to his friends and everyone, even Piccolo seemed to ease up.

They gathered the balls quickly. Goku looked at the others when it was placed and yelled… "RISE ETERNAL DRAGON! GRANT MY WISH!" The sky darkened and the dragon in all it's glory appeared. No matter how many times Goku saw it, he was still amazed at how magical and powerful the dragon was.

"WHAT IS IT THAT YOU WANT? SPEAK YOUR WISH SO THAT I MAY RETURN TO MY ETERNAL SLUMBER!" The dragon boomed. Goku nodded and spoke "Please bring back all the people that was killed by Cell."

"YOUR WISH IS GRANTED!" The mighty dragon boomed. Goku smiled softly as he felt hundreds of little Ki's reappear. Even Trunk's appeared. Yet he couldn't find Gohan's. By the look of things Piccolo was thinking the same thing. His face was panicked. Goku gulped and voiced his concerns to Shenron. "Why isn't the one known as Gohan here?"

"O, HIM? THE ONE KNOWN AS GOHAN IS STILL DEAD, HE SACRIFICED HIMSELF, SO HE WAS NOT DIRECTLY KILLED BY CELL!" Goku smiled, there was still a chance "Please bring him back to life!" Goku wished, speaking all of the other warrior's thoughts. The dragon's eyes glowed and he sighed.

Suddenly Goku felt a chill run down his back as he heard Shenron speak. "YOUR WISH…CANNOT BE GRANTED!" All of the warriors, including Trunks, Piccolo and Goku gasped and yelled in surprise. "WHAT!?" Shenron sighed again as he heard Goku speak. "Why can't you bring him back to life?"

"HE HAS SACRIFICED HIMSELF TO SAVE THE EARTH. NORMALLY THIS WOULDN'T BE A PROBLEM, BUT THE WAY HE DIED IS CLASSIFIED AS A NORMAL DEATH. SUICIDE…YOUR SON COMITTED SUICIDE TO SAVE THE EARTH!"

Goku fell to the ground on his knees. He looked at the ground and clenched his hands as he realized something. For the first time since his grandpa died, someone died. It wasn't just someone he could live without, like Tien or Yamcha…no. It was his son, his own flesh and blood. The little boy that looked up to him. The little boy who he gave piggy back rides to. The little boy who saved the entire world at the tender age of nine. And how did this happen…it was all of his fault. If Goku hadn't sent him off into battle with Cell, Gohan could still have been here.

Krillin came next to Goku and patted his back and said "I'm sorry Goku…I'm so sorry." Goku looked at Krillin and said "Well we could always go to planet Namek and wish him back." Krillin smiled and said "That's a great idea…" Before they could say anything to the dragon a small voice appeared 'No don't do it, Porunga can't wish me back to life!' They all looked around, wondering where Gohan was. Only Goku and Vegeta knew what was going on.

'Listen Guys, as much as it hurts me or you…I'm dead…and there's no other way to bring me back to life.' Goku panicked and just said the first thing that came to his mind "ARG! I can't leave without you, Chichi will kill me!" Gohan laughed sadly 'Don't worry about her. I already spoke with her and she understands.' Goku smiled sadly "So what now?" Gohan then said 'Well father it seems I'm going to stay with King Kai for a while. It seems he wants to teach me some things that I can't be taught on Earth.'

He was still sad and wanted to say something, but Gohan interrupted 'Listen there isn't much time left, poor King Kai is getting exhausted. I have one last thing to say to you all, Live on all of you. Become strong. Thank you for everything and…and don't regret my decision…' Here Gohan's voice took a sadder tone 'I'm sorry I couldn't see you grow old Father, I'm sorry I couldn't see you get a family Krillin, I'm so sorry for everything…and Piccolo, thanks for being my mentor.

Now I believe I have to say Goodbye. Goodbye, Yamcha, Krillin, Tien, Trunks, Father and Piccolo, may we meet sometime in the future.' At this Gohan's voice disappeared and the warriors took a moment to calm down. They looked at the Dragon. Goku excused himself, Vegeta too. They didn't say it, but the rest knew where they were going. Vegeta to Bulma's and Goku to Chichi.

Krillin looked at the Dragon and opened his mouth to speak his wish. It was however too late to hear his wish as Goku Instant Transmission away. When he returned home, he knocked on the door. Chichi opened and looked at him in the eye.

She smiled sadly and said "Welcome home Goku." He was amazed at how well she was handling this. He had to know if she was ok… "Chichi, are you ok?" She sighed "Yes Goku, I am. Gohan told me everything." She clutched her hand as she remembered…

'Please Gohan don't go!'

'I'm sorry…I really am.'

'But what are you going to do up there…'

'Study…train…maybe study some more.'

'Please don't go!'

'Please just don't blame father for my cursed mistake. Let him explain everything to you and you will understand.'

Goku smiled sadly as he retold the entire story to Chichi. At the end Chichi smiled and looked up at the sky. It was beginning to get darker. "I understand son. I really do." She said. Goku held her next to him and smiled. As if Gohan was still there, both Parents swore that a small star fazed into existence…and for the first time since Raditz appeared Chichi was happy.

When Gohan finished talking to everyone he sat down on the ground. King Kai watched as Gohan cried. And with every sob King Kai felt even more sorry for the kid. Huh, just a kid, made nine years old and already saved the universe more than once, now he was dead. Killed himself to save the world.

King Kai had always watched over Goku, but during the three years when Goku, Gohan and Piccolo trained together, he once saw Gohan's power fluctuate during a nightmare. He had only once felt that power in something…far more dangerous. This kind of hidden power Gohan had, surpassed even the Grand Kai's…and dare he even think it…Supreme Kai's power. It was borderline insane. He had to train the kid or all that potential would fade.

He saw Gohan was finishing up with crying. "Sorry King Kai, I didn't mean to cry." King Kai smiled softly. A thought struck him…no a horrible thought. "Gohan, you told me your Father was going to use instant transmission to take Cell somewhere…right?" Gohan nodded "Then that means he would take…no…" Gohan looked at King Kai "Dad would what?" He asked. "What was he thinking, the only place he would go is here…but why? Perhaps he just couldn't think of another planet…"

Gohan shrugged before a thought came to his mind. "Uhm, King Kai…before I left, I felt mother's Ki was different…why?" King Kai blushed. He turned around a said "Uhm…" Gohan stared at the god. "How do I put this Gohan, when a man and women love each other a lot they…"

"MOM'S PREGNANT?" Gohan yelled. Now he felt even worse. He left both his father and mother alone with a baby. King Kai smiled softly "Gohan, are you hungry?" He asked. This was the best way to get a Saiyan better from depression. Gohan shook his head, but his stomach disagreed. "Well, I guess I'll go get my Kitchen…" Gohan stopped King Kai by Saying "I don't want to destroy your entire pantry." King Kai really liked this Kid…and for once he would really not mind to feed a starving Saiyan.

"Come on Kid, let's get something to eat and then I'll train you how to use the Instant transmission." At this Gohan looked far more excited and jumped up…

"LET'S GET STARTED!"