Six months have passed since Goku went to Lord Beerus' Planet. His youngest son is turning One! How's Ellery's life been since her partner's been away?
Tarro's First Birthday is coming up, will his father be attending his party?
Chi-Chi was the first in the household to wake up. Crawled out of bed before the sun rose that morning. She wanted to get the day started early! Not knowing how today was going to go, she wanted to be as optimistic as possible. She decides to soak in the tub outside, taking the time to get extra hot water to fill it. The older woman loved listening to the sounds of the animals. Chi-Chi never felt so relaxed! It wasn't every day that she got to witness the sun rise in such a peaceful way.
As she relaxed in the bath, the older woman began to reminisce. She couldn't believe it'd already been six months since the Second Tournament of Power. Chi-Chi began to wonder if a Third was in the works. With the Omni Kings loving the entertainment, she could see it as a possibility.
Goku seemed more determined than ever to get stronger after losing to the warrior of the Twelfth. Chi-Chi worried for his new family. With his son so young, he was going to be a handful.
"You ready to go, Mom?"
Goten was looking between his mother and her partner, Jean. With most of the guests at the party gone, the younger Saiyan was ready to leave.
"In a minute sweetie." Chi-Chi commented. "Why don't you go play with Trunks? In fact, if it's alright with Bulma, you can stay here tonight."
"Really? You're awesome Mom!" Goten excitedly ran over to the bluenette.
"That was really nice of you." Jean commented, a smile on her face. "It's been a while since the house has been empty."
"I'm doing this because we may not have many more left." The older woman chuckled. She glanced over at Ellery, who was holding her son. She already had a tired look on her face.
"What do you mean?"
"I'm going to help Ellery raise Tarro." Chi-Chi decided. "If she asks, of course."
"What in the world are you talking about? Are you crazy?" Jean looked at her partner as if she'd grown a second head. "Why wouldn't Goku help raise the baby?"
"Let's just say, I've seen that look in his eye before." The grandmother laughed. "She's going to need help. It took a village to raise Gohan. Thankfully my father was there to help us while Goku was away. I don't want her to feel like she doesn't have anyone to turn to."
"You're the sweetest woman I've ever met." Jean mentioned with a gleam in her eye.
"I'm going to talk to her, and then we can enjoy our quiet place." Chi-Chi kissed her partner's cheek. Standing from the table, the older woman walked over to Ellery. The mother was sitting there, patiently waiting for her mate to finish talking with Vegeta.
"Hey." The Saiyan woman gave a slight smile to Chi-Chi as she sat next to her. "I'm surprised you guys haven't left yet. It seems like everyone else has."
"We were about to." The grandmother admitted. "I just wanted to come talk with you."
"Oh? Is everything okay?" Ellery raised a brow.
"If you ever need anything. Please don't hesitate to stop by." Chi-Chi smiled. "I know that raising a Saiyan can be more than a handful at times. It definitely takes a village. I just want you to know that if you guys need anything, Jean and I are here for you."
The young mother could feel tears stinging her eyes as she fought them back. The words were extremely touching, especially knowing the conversation she was about to have with her mate. "Thank you, Chi-Chi."
"I mean it, just fly right over whenever. I don't care if it's in the middle of the night!"
Ellery chuckled. "I'll keep that in mind, thank you dear."
Once she was finished, the grandmother decided to go to the kitchen. Taking a look in the refrigerator, Chi-Chi filled her arms with ingredients. She was feeding a small army again, so she had to make sure there was enough food. Today's a special day! Tarro's Birthday! She thought with a small grin on her features as she began to prepare breakfast.
For the last two months, Chi-Chi's had two house guests on several occasions. She was more than happy to assist a young mother. With Goku still training on Lord Beerus' planet, Ellery has been left to raise their son.
The older woman could still remember the first night the Saiyan woman crashed at their place.
Jean, Chi-Chi and Goten were sitting in the living room, enjoying a movie together as a small family. The spiky haired half-Saiyan picked several movies for them to watch. Surprisingly, they've managed to get through two of them already! It was later than either of the women have been up in a long time. However, the look on her son's face is worth it.
The brunette with a bun couldn't help but sense something was off. Getting up from her seat on the couch, Chi-Chi went to the kitchen and put on a pot for tea.
"Everything alright, Chi?" Jean questioned her partner. The blonde could see the look of worry on her features. "You don't normally have tea this late. Who knows what time you'll go to bed."
"I just have a funny feeling." The older woman couldn't shake the feeling something wasn't right.
"About what?"
Chi-Chi shrugged, taking a deep breath. "I can't explain it, Jean. Don't worry about me, I'll be fine." Putting on a smile for her partner, the older woman went to the cabinet. "Would you like a cup? I've still got your favorite."
"Sure sweetheart, but you'd better come back so you don't miss the movie." The professor grinned.
After several minutes passed, Goten got up from his seat as well, running to the window. "I feel two energies coming our way. I think it's Ellery and the baby!"
Jean's brows raised in surprise. "I hope everything's alright."
The half-Saiyan opened the door, running outside and waving at their guests. As the duo landed, Goten could see how exhausted Ellery looked. She was clinging to her sleeping child for dear life, as if the mere act of coming into contact with the Earth would wake him up. Eyes going wide, the young man quickly ran up to his father's partner.
"Would you like me to take him for a spin?" The half-Saiyan questioned.
"Please… I don't think I have the energy." Ellery chuckled half-heartedly. She could feel Tarro beginning to squirm in her arms. "For the last week, this is the only thing that will keep him to sleep."
"I'm on it. Mom and Jean are still up. I think Mom just put on a pot for tea!" Goten smiled as he took to the skies.
The Saiyan woman stumbled into the home, barely making it to the couch before falling over.
"Oh goodness!" Jean's eyes widened in surprise. She quickly went to the young mother. "Ellery, are you alright?"
"She's exhausted." Chi-Chi mentioned as she came from behind the couch with a warm blanket. "Raising a Saiyan newborn will do that to you." The grandmother smiled. "Gohan and Goten would get in these moods. Thankfully I had Bulma and her science to help me out."
"I didn't even think about that." Ellery mumbled into the couch, her eyes closed.
"We're glad you came to us." Chi-Chi smiled. "Stay as long as you need."
While the duo wasn't staying every night. Ellery and Tarro would stay two or three nights out of the week. During that time, the young mother would get a chance to rest while Chi-Chi and her family came to the rescue. This has given them opportunities to bond with each other. The grandmother finds that she actually has a lot in common with Ellery. She can see why Goku chose her as a life partner.
It'd been a long time since the older woman has had a chance to use the full capacity of her kitchen. Cooking for Saiyans took a level of strength and endurance most humans didn't possess. The prep alone could take hours, if not days. Thankfully, Chi-Chi never let those habits leave her. Grabbing her pots and pans, the older woman got to work!
Ellery awoke to the sound of food being prepared. Chi-Chi's teakettle began to scream as it usually did, alerting the young woman it was morning. Her eyes opened and looked around the room she was sharing with her son. She couldn't believe today was his first birthday. The last six months have gone so fast, that she's barely had time to process them.
The Harmony Center is running beautifully with the people she's hired to run the place. With Bulma's help, the young mother was able to fully staff the facility. Ellery only needed to be there if she wanted to teach a special class. Raising her son has put her business on the back burner, which is something she never intended.
The last she heard, numbers were down in her and Goku's absence. While she expected this, it was still disheartening to hear. Ellery knew how many people loved the sparring lessons her partner taught, and her yoga classes were packed to the brim with students.
I need to visit the studio soon. Maybe that'll help rejuvenate my body. Ellery thought as she stretched her sore and tired muscles. The little man in bed caused her to spend copious amounts of energy, and even reserves she never knew about.
If the young mother would've known the true handful her son was going to be, she would've begged Goku to stay home. Ellery was extremely thankful for her support system. With Chi-Chi housing her on the nights she's too tired, and Bulma cooking extra dinners for her to take home, the Saiyan woman relied on her friends to help her get through this difficult time in her life.
Glancing down at the sleeping child, Ellery was amazed at how much the little one looked like his father. Tarro's hair was spiking in every direction this morning. As he snored, it reminded her of her own partner's loud noises. The Saiyan woman missed her mate every day. It pained Ellery to be away from him for this long.
Oh Kakarot… I wish you were here to see our little man grow up. He misses you so much. The Saiyan woman could feel tears beginning to fill her eyes. I miss you so much…
Although six months isn't the longest the couple's been apart, it feels like an eternity. Having a miniature version of her partner by her side, Ellery is constantly thinking about Goku. Tarro is one of the feistiest children the young mother's ever encountered. When he throws tantrums, the little Saiyan musters up strength that Ellery didn't think he should be capable of.
The young mother remembered a time that Tarro flew into her chest. The force of the blow caused them to go backwards into a tree. Thankfully, the duo was outside at the time. However, it didn't relieve Ellery's pain, or stop the tree from falling in one fell swoop. This occurred just two months after Goku's departure.
"My little warrior is already one year old. I can't believe it." Ellery fixed the stray pieces of hair on Tarro's head before she leaned down to kiss her son's forehead. The young mother did her best not to move the little Saiyan as she got out of the bed. She wanted to see if Chi-Chi needed any assistance with breakfast.
Ellery was greeted with amazing smells from the kitchen. As she entered the large space, the young mother noticed Jean already sitting at the island with her cup of tea. Chi-Chi was at the stove, whipping up something delicious for breakfast.
"Good morning." The blonde grinned at their guest.
The Saiyan woman nodded, a small smile on her features. Ellery went to the cabinets and took a glass, filling it with orange juice from the fridge.
"What time did Bulma say to be there?" Chi-Chi questioned. The bluenette graciously took over planning Tarro's first birthday party. She didn't want Ellery to worry about a single thing.
"I think eleven? That's when she wanted the boys to help set-up."
"I can't believe it…" Jean grinned. "How does it feel to have a one year old?"
"Like I'll never get the energy back that I had when I was young." Ellery gave a sarcastic laugh.
"It gets easier." The grandmother chuckled from the stove. "It may not feel like it now, but kids are wonderful when they can provide for themselves."
Turning to place the beginnings of their meal on the table, Chi-Chi noticed there was something heavy weighing on the young woman's mind. Unfortunately, she wasn't sure if she could give her a comforting answer.
"Penny for your thoughts?" The older woman questioned.
"Do you think Kakarot is going to show up?" Ellery was unable to disguise the true sadness she was feeling. "I'd hate to think he'd miss Tarro's first birthday."
Chi-Chi walked around the island, wrapping her arms around the young mother. While she was almost certain Goku was going to continue his training, telling Ellery that at this moment wasn't going to be helpful. The older woman liked to think her old partner would change for his new one. However, Chi-Chi also knew how stubborn the Saiyan could be when it came to obtaining a certain level of strength.
"Whether he does or not. I'm determined to make this the best day for our little warrior." The grandmother smiled, looking towards her partner for additional support.
Jean quickly wraps her arms around the duo, enveloping the Saiyan woman in a group hug. "Hell yeah we are!" The blonde grins. "Tarro's going to have the best party ever! He deserves it, and so do you."