NOTE: I'm happy that you guys enjoyed the intermission! Don't worry, I have many more planned in the future:

1. Trunks' Timeline

2. Goten and Nayuta's transforming into Super Saiyans

3. Cell Games (Conclusion)

4. Namek

5. Saiyan Saga

6. GT and Super

Those aren't the only ones, but at the moment they're the ones I have planned out the most.

Enjoy and Review!

Chapter 3: Bonding

Son Gohan, the eldest son of Son Makima and Son Goku, slowly made his way downstairs in contrast to the boisterous ways of his little brother and sister. He found himself drifting his thoughts to them as the news he was awaiting to tell them weighed heavily on his mind.

His little brother, Son Goten, is the physical spitting image of their father. He could still remember the way his mother would stare at Goten after the twins were born, the longing and pain in her eyes was forever etched into his memories. Heck, even the boy's attitude was much like their father's, always excited for the next thing that catches his interest and bouncing all over the place.

His little sister, Son Nayuta, looks much more like their mother except for the black hair. Her appearance earned her constant teasing from people, all of them saying how she acts and looks like a mini Makima. However, the biggest difference between the two was Nayuta's spoiled princess attitude and anger. The young girl is always quick for retribution whenever someone makes fun of her or pranks her.

He still remembers how pissed Trunks was when Nayuta shaved all of his hair off, because he called her a "cootie queen".

But the most distinct part about the two, which wasn't that distinct in regard to himself and their mother, were the blood red swirls in their eyes. Though, Gohan still wasn't sure how the two gained them considering it took something pretty traumatic for his devil half to awaken.

Gohan released a sigh, scratching the back of his head. "Would dinner really be the best time to spring this information on Mom and the twins?" He wondered to himself. Making his way past their pet dogs, all who were already enjoying their dinner, he saw his mother putting the finishing touches on the food. "Ah…! Do you need help with that, Mom?"

Makima, dressed in her husband's blue shirt and sweatpants, smiled at him. "My, what a gentleman." She appreciated his help. Not that she needed him to carry over the meal, but her oldest always wanted to help her whenever he could. Raising three half-Saiyans required a much larger quantity of food, thankfully she can 'negotiate' a higher pay with the government when she needs it.

"I can help too, Mommy!" Goten exclaimed, bouncing in his seat. His excitement was met with a shove from his sister that knocked him over.

"No way, Goten! You'd just end up eating it all before you even get to the table!" Nayuta accused him.

"Nuh uh!"

"Heck you mean 'nuh uh'?!"

"Now, now." Makima's tone shushed them in seconds. "What did I say about arguing at the table?"

"That we won't get ice cream if we do…" The twins muttered.

"Correct, so behave yourselves tonight." The Matriarch smiled, ruffling her youngest's' heads as she placed the last of the food down. "Besides, there's something much more important that I wish to tell you three about."

"Huh?" They stared at her.

"Goten is already aware as I was explaining it to him earlier-"

"Oh! Story time!"

"Yes, Goten, story time." Makima nodded her head.

"Tch! I'm too old for story time!" Nayuta argued.

"You're seven." Gohan reminded her.

"Yeah! Which means I'm too old for story time!"

"Why do you think you're too old for story time?" Makima asked.

"Power made fun of me when Goten let it slip that you still read to us before bed. But then Denji said that it wasn't bad that we still get read to, because we're kids! But that's not true! I'm way too mature for story time!" Nayuta explained. Her older brother gave her a tired sigh, because that little tantrum was definitely 'mature'.

Makima smiled at the information. "I see, I'll be sure to have a talk with Power tomorrow at work."

"I don't mind story time." Goten shrugged.

"Because you're a baby!" Nayuta mocked.

"No, I'm not!"

"Are too!"

"Are not!"

"It's 'am not', Goten! Not 'are not'!" Nayuta felt the need to correct.

"Children." Makima's warning once again stopped them from arguing. When the two gave her their attention, the 'single' mother continued. "As I was saying, I'll be telling the story of how I met your father." After saying that, she gauged the looks of two of her children.

Gohan looks a little suspicious as if he was surprised to hear her bring him up, while Nayuta looked indifferent as if she didn't care to hear about him. Makima had a feeling she knew why her daughter would react this way and hoped it wouldn't lead to anything bad.

"You never bring up Dad much, Mom. What brought this on?" Gohan asked.

"Your brother asked earlier." Makima answered.

"I doubt it's anything interesting." Nayuta grunted as she bit into a chicken leg. She didn't care much about their father, not that she wasn't completely interested, but the man wasn't in their lives. Why should she care so much about a man that never did all the things her mother and older brother have done for her and Goten? Well, maybe all the hype she's heard from different uncles and aunts will be worth it.

Seeing that she had their utmost attention, Makima explained some of the beginning stuff again before continuing with the next part of the tale.

Makima stared at her empty Scooby-Doo themed wallet, genuinely considering if she should manipulate her boss into getting an early payday. The devil sighed, shoving it back into her coat's pocket before turning to the bane of her existence.

Goku finished the last of the pizzas that Makima had spent on him, and he made sure to toss them away in a garbage can instead of just leaving them on the park bench. The Control Devil wondered who would win in an eating contest, Famine or Goku?

The more she thought about it the more she actually hurt her brain thinking about the idea of Goku literally out-eating the literal manifestation of famine.

Deciding it would be better to focus on something else completely, Makima turned back to their mission objective. She, and her unregistered tagalong, were tasked with hunting down the Mech Devil and capturing it. Said target had been spotted appearing through West City, disguising itself into vehicles to trick people into entering it, and anyone who did went missing.

"What's a Mech Devil?"

If anyone asks, Makima did NOT flinch from the monkey's sudden question.

"It's likely a devil born from people's fears of machines like cars, jets, planes, and etc." Makima explained.

"A machine, huh? I don't know much about machines."

"To nobody's shock."

"But Bulma knows a lot about machines! So, let's go see her!" Goku suggested, excited about seeing one of his closest friends.

Makima had to admit that for once he had a good idea. The Briefs family would be the best people to enlist the aid of if they wish to deal with their target. "I see, are you certain that you're friends with Bulma Briefs?"

"Yup!"

"Are you certain that we wouldn't need to schedule an appointment ahead of time?"

"I just walk through the front door."

"I see. Let us be on our way then." Makima stood up from the bench, then she took Goku's hand.

"Huh? Why did you grab my hand?" Goku asked.

"To ensure you don't get lost this time." Makima smiled. A master should always keep her 'pet' in her view.

"I didn't get lost last time."

"You destroyed the division HQ after I told you to sit still."

"Yeah, that was pretty fun! Maybe I should do it again?"

"Don't."

Capsule Corporation, the leading business in technology that helped push the world's advancement by several decades, was a magnificent building to behold. Not that it was Makima's first time seeing it, but actually taking the chance to go inside was interesting enough. The design, the architecture, and the bustling employees rushing off to complete their assignments.

Oddly enough it reminded her of the Public Safety Offices on a good day. Which usually meant that half of the hunters hadn't perished in a mission.

"BUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLMMMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" Makima winced slightly but stood mostly unfazed by his loud scream. However, she did hate the way everyone started staring at them as if they were some lost children. One stare from her had all of the employees retreating back to their own business.

"Did you have to shout?" She asked.

"How else would I get Bulma's attention?" Goku asked back.

Makima's eyes stared at the receptionist desk for a moment. "Yes… I wonder how."

"OH! I wonder who could've been shouting like that!" Both children turned to see a slender woman with fluffy blonde hair, dressed in a beautiful white sundress and heels, walking over to them. "It's just you, Goku!"

"Mrs. Briefs!" Goku exclaimed happily.

"Bulma's Mother, then." Makima concluded.

Panchy Briefs smiled at the small boy before gasping at the sight of Makima. "Oh hello, dear! I didn't think I'd see the day Goku would bring a little girlfriend with him!"

"You're mistaken." Makima was very quick to refute the hilariously incorrect assumption of their relationship. "We are… 'friends'." She lied. The young devil would never lower herself to take part in…romantic relationships with humans or otherwise.

All living beings were her 'pets' to control after all.

"What's a girlfriend? Is that food?" An annoying little monkey asked.

"No, it's not food." Makima corrected him.

"Then what is it?" Goku asked.

"Something that we will never be."

"But we're friends, right?"

"...Yes."

Panchy looked confused. "But if you're not his girlfriend, then why are you holding his hand?"

They were still holding hands?

Makima released her hand from Goku's quickly, ignoring how cold she felt after dislodging their touch. "I was ensuring that Goku wouldn't get lost."

"Ah, as any good girlfriend would do!"

A chain would've entered the woman's brain had Goku not changed the subject. "Mrs. Briefs, do you know where Bulma is? We need to find her to get some help about some macho devil."

"Mech Devil."

"Yeah, that's what I said!" He paid no mind to the flat stare Makima gave him.

"Normally I would advise to stay away from devils, but since it's you, Goku, I'm sure it'll be no issue for you. Bulma isn't here right now, unfortunately, she's out buying a gift for her upcoming anniversary with Yamcha." Panchy explained.

"Darn. Where would she be now?" Goku asked.

"Try checking the boutiques or malls around the city. Knowing her, she'll be shopping all afternoon." Panchy answered.

Makima nodded her head. "I see. Thank you for the information. C'mon, Goku." The Control Devil turned to leave.

"Thanks, Mrs. Briefs!" Goku exclaimed, following Makima.

Panchy waved the two goodbyes with her usual smile. "What a nice girl Goku's found. They'd make a cute couple, I think."

Goku and Makima spent the entire afternoon searching the city for Bulma, but the two failed to find the heiress at any of the stores. She had asked around if anyone had seen the esteemed teenager, and while some admitted having seen her, they had no idea where she could've gone.

Makima looked up at the evening sky, frowning at the time that was wasted. She had hoped that this mission would be completed before the day ended, but it seemed that things weren't in her favor today. "Come, I'll secure us a place to stay tonight."

Goku shook his head, grinning. "No need! We can just stay at Capsule Corp tonight!"

Makima saw the logic in his suggestion. "As long as it's okay with them, then I see no harm. Of course, this could be a great way to see if we can catch Bulma and gain her aid."

"They also have a lot of food at Capsule Corp! I'm starving!" Goku laughed.

"...Yes, that's where your brain goes." The devil sighed.

Goku just laughed at her complaints, having heard the same thing from his friends all the time. "Still…" He gazes up at the darkening sky. "I wonder where Bulma went. I hope she's okay." He frowned slightly.

Makima stared at Goku's worried face, surprised to see such an emotion on the usually peppy boy. Well it was only fair since Bulma's his friend and there's a devil on the loose within the city. She could remember times that her dogs were upset when they lost a toy or didn't get to go outside due to the weather. She always took pity on them, so she always came up with ways to comfort them.

Reaching towards his head, Makima softly pats his surprisingly soft spiky black hair. She gives him a soft smile that's usually reserved for her dogs. "There, there, I'm sure she's fine wherever she is. If Bulma is your friend, then she must be strong, right?"

Goku blinked at Makima, somewhat liking the way her hand felt on his head, he then smiled at her like usual. "You're right! Bulma's tough, so I'm sure she'll be fine till we find her!"

"Good, it seems you're feeling better now." Makima said, turning away.

"You're a good person, Makima!" His declaration stopped her, causing her to turn around to blink at him.

"What?"

"You're a good person. I mean, anyone doing the things you do has to be a good person, right? Hehe, so thanks!" Goku laughed innocently as if there wasn't a single worry in the world.

Makima didn't understand why, but his innocent way of looking at things felt…cute. A part of her wished she could share a similar view as him, someone who could live life in such a carefree way.

But, alas, her nature wouldn't give her that right. A world born with those who desire control and those who fear it with a passion. That's what she is, what she'll always be.

No matter who you look at it, Makima couldn't view herself as the good person Goku thinks she is.

"Papa sounds stupid."

"Nayuta!" Gohan exclaimed, glaring at his little sister.

"What?! He acts like a…dumber Goten!"

"Thanks!" Goten grinned at his sister.

"I'm not sure if you should see that as a complement." Nayuta sweat dropped.

Makima waved it off, somewhat agreeing with her daughter's assessment of a man she's never met. "It's fine, Gohan. You know that your Father wasn't the brightest, but that's not his fault, Nayuta." She addressed her daughter. "His upbringing wasn't like yours or your friends at school, so his behavior was abnormal in the eyes of everyone else. However, his heart was always in the right place, no matter what." Makima smiled softly, remembering the times she spent with her deceased husband.

Nayuta lowered her head, mulling over her mother's words.

Makima will always curse the fact that she'll never be able to reunite with him in the afterlife. Devils will never be granted that opportunity to crossover into the natural section of the dead, doomed to reincarnate after they're killed.

"If only…" She softly thinks.

"H-hey, Mother…since we're talking about Dad and all… I guess now is a good time to bring this up." Gohan sets his bowl down, gaining the attention of his family. "Some things happened at school earlier and a…uh…a friend convinced me to join the upcoming World Tournament. I was wondering if it would be okay for me to join?"

"Of course, you can enter." Makima agreed instantly. "Your grades are fine, and you haven't done anything to warrant discipline, so I don't mind. But what does this have to do with your Father?"

"W-well…" Gohan figured he might as well just rip the band aid off. "Dad's coming back for the tournament!"

…

"Eh?" Makima's brain stopped working, a rare sight for her youngest children. They've never seen their mother look so…off-guard before.

"Uh… Mommy?" Goten speaks up.

"You kids get ready for bed. I'll handle the dishes for the night." Makima ordered, the tone left no room for argument. Her three hybrids hurried away from the table, scurrying up the steps to get ready for bed. "We can continue the story later."

Makima, once she was certain her children were doing as told, walked outside of their quaint little home. She stared up at the stars in the sky, a sight she never got tired of seeing on Mt. Paozu.

A soft smile graced her lips, a feeling she had been missing for seven long years.

"Took you long enough."

Nayuta, dressed in a pair of pink pajamas with little stars on them, climbed into the same bed as her brothers. She had her own room, but sometimes she felt like having a sleepover with them. The female hybrid slept on the left side of Gohan while Goten was on the right, her yellow eyes gazing up at the ceiling. "Gohan."

"Yeah?" Gohan, dressed in a simple tank top and shorts as sleepwear, looked down at her.

"Is Mama okay?" She asked.

Gohan nodded his head. "Yeah, Mother's feeling just fine."

"She looked weird after you mentioned Daddy." Goten, dressed in a blue variant of Nayuta's pajamas, said.

"She's missed Dad a lot, more than anyone else. I had a feeling that telling her would affect her a lot, so I was struggling on how to break it to her." Gohan explained.

"...Is Papa really all that great of a person?" Nayuta asked. "I doubt he's as cool as you or Denji or even Mr. Piccolo."

"Dad's the coolest. I can't wait for you guys to meet him." Gohan reassured them with a smile. He then got an idea as he looked at them. "Considering that I'm going to be entering the tournament, I'm gonna need to get back into shape. You two mind helping me with that tomorrow?"

"Sure, Gohan!"

"I get to punch you in the face and not get in trouble?! Sure!"

Gohan sweat dropped at his little sister. "...Why is that the most exciting part for you?"

Chapter End

NOTE: Yeah, this takes place right at the beginning of the Buu Saga. Goku still decided to stay dead here, everything about that will be explained later. Looking at the flashback, seems something has happened to Bulma. Let's hope that Goku and Makima can find her in time. I need to explain a few more things about the world of this story.

Denji never joins the Public Safety Commission due to Makima not having a downright psychopathic obsession with the Chainsaw Devil (Pochita). She's DID fight Pochita at some point and only has a mild interest in keeping an eye on him, so she had Denji enroll in the same high school as Gohan. The two boys became friends pretty quickly, and it leads to Nayuta meeting Denji as well. She still places him and Power to live with Aki, so that little family is still together.

Tbh, Chainsaw Man Part 1 kinda just doesn't happen since Makima isn't...well her canon counterpart. She's much stronger than her canon counterpart simply because she's married to Goku, and you don't not train with the guy (Which also led to some very steamy sessions).

Devils have their own separate dimension of Hell due to their unique nature and Yemma didn't want to deal with their bullshit. When Makima dies, she'll be reincarnated (If the DBs are used quickly enough the reincarnation can be avoided) into a completely different person. Devils are not allowed to cross into the natural sections of the afterlife; thus, she'll never be able to spend eternity with Goku. Her kids are different as their specific circumstances are unheard of and unnatural. But for the most part they're considered mortal, thus they get judged by Yemma and he can decide if they shall be kept in the natural sections or thrown into the Devil Hell.

I hope you guys enjoyed! If you have any questions don't be afraid to PM me or feel free to leave suggestions in the reviews.