March 20th, Age 764
1 year had passed since Future Gohan had delivered his warning of the androids. During that time, Dende and the other namekians had used their dragon balls to return to Planet Namek, although Dende and the younger Gohan were sad to part from each other. The other Z-FIghters besides the ones on Namek had also been training hard for the androids, although none of them knew about Vegeta's presence on Earth.
Speaking of which, Goka and Vegeta had both been training hard together ever since both attained super saiyan, each having become much stronger. Both had continued staying at capsule corp since they had begun their training, and both had grown even closer. Goka was one of the only people who Vegeta didn't 100% despise, and Goka had come to see him as a close friend…and maybe something more.
That brings us to the current time within Capsule Corp's gravity chamber. Both Goka and Vegeta were lying on the ground in exhaustion, both in their base forms and their bodies covered in bruises and cuts. They had just finished an intense sparring session and no longer had the strength to stand.
Goka was wearing a blue tank top and no overshirt alongside her usual turtle gi, and Vegeta was completely shirtless while wearing blue sweatpants and black boots. Panting in exhaustion, the saiyan woman sat up and muttered,
"Man…that was our best spar yet..what do you think, 'Geta?"
Vegeta grimaced and sat up as well, muttering,
"I can't believe I've gotten used to you calling me that…but yes. That was a fine battle. Now, give me one of those senzu things."
Goka nodded and reached into the small brown pouch she had on her hip, which had been thankfully undamaged by their spar. She untied it and reached into it, pulling out two senzu. After eating one for herself, she tossed the other one over to Vegeta. The saiyan prince ate it and was instantly restored to his full power.
The two then stood up to their full heights, both stretching to loosen their joints. However, both took then note of the other's condition. Vegeta had been wearing a blue tank top before it was blasted off during their spar, and Goka hadn't quite paid attention to that until just now. Seeing his abs covered in sweat caused her to stare much longer than she would've liked, and there was even a slight blush on her face.
At the same time, Vegeta was having the same experience. Goka's sweat had caused her tank top to cling to her tightly, highlighting certain….curves around her chest. However, unlike Goka, Vegeta was less shy and more surprised at how he had failed to notice it. His eyes briefly flicked to her abs, which were now clearly visible through the fabric of the tank top, until the saiyan woman turned away and walked towards the gravity controls. Vegeta was secretly happy she seemingly hadn't noticed him looking at her abs. Once the gravity controls were shut off, Vegeta exhaled as he felt the 300 Gs disappear. As Goka stretched her arms, she then turned to Vegeta and asked him,
"So what're you gonna do now?"
Vegeta thought about it for a moment before replying,
"I'll be leaving."
Goka's eyes widened in shock and she asked the saiyan prince,
"LEAVE?! WHY?! WHERE?!"
Vegeta crossed his arms in annoyance and told her,
"Don't get your panties in a bunch, woman. Now that I'm strong enough, I'm going to go take care of Frieza's father. Tie up loose ends."
Goka's eyes narrowed in confusion at this statement and she asked,
"That Frieza guy had a dad?"
Vegeta nodded and replied,
"Indeed. Judging by the fact that your future son was able to come here at all. I'd say that Cold never found Earth in his timeline. But like I said, I'll just be tying up loose ends. Besides, you're ready to train without me and it'd be more beneficial for me to train alone. I'll of course be back for those androids, though."
Goka was a little saddened upon hearing all this, especially the fact that she wouldn't see Vegeta for another 3 years. However, she understood that this was probably for the best. She did miss her son (well, sons) and would like to see them again. She then asked Vegeta,
"How'll you be leaving the planet?"
The prince replied,
"I asked the blue haired Earth woman to add a gravity chamber to the ship your future son came from, so I'll be taking that."
Goka's eyes widened in surprise before narrowing slightly. Vegeta had been talking to Bulma more and more over the past few months, and while he claimed it was for her technological expertise, the saiyan woman couldn't help but be a little annoyed whenever he left to talk to her. Was she feeling…jealous?
No, she couldn't be. Bulma was her oldest friend. Besides, she and Vegeta were just friends…right? Why was she feeling like this? As Goka was lost in thought, Vegeta then asked her,
"What are you thinking about?"
Goka's eyes widened and she blushed profusely, yelling,
"N-Nothing!"
Vegeta rolled his eyes and then walked off, Goka running after him. A few minutes later, the spaceship had been placed in Capsule Corp's yard, and Vegeta was walking up its steps. Goka and Bulma were also outside, having come to see him off. Before he fully entered the ship, the saiyan prince turned back around to face Goka and told her,
"Make sure not to get sloppy while I'm gone, Kakarotta. When we meet again, I want to have a proper fight against you."
Goka smirked and nodded, telling him,
"Of course I won't! By the time you're back, I'll be way, way stronger than you!"
Vegeta chuckled at this before entering the ship and shutting the door. The next thing the observing Goka and Bulma knew, the ship had rocketed off into the depths of space. As Goka watched the ship ascend into the sky, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness. She was going to miss her spars with Vegeta, as well as their occasional verbal sparring.
Bulma noticed this and smirked, teasingly asking Goka,
"So, you miss your little crush that much, huh?"
Goka's eyes bulged and she held her hands out, yelling,
"C-CRUSH?! YOUR MISUNDERSTANDING THIS, WE'RE PLATONIC!!!"
"Oh Really? Don't try to fool me, I saw how you were looking at him."
"HE'S NOT MY CRUSH!!!!"
Now with a face as red as blood, Goka instantly flew off as fast as she could, leaving Bulma giggling at her friend's clear shyness on the matter. However, at the same time, she did wish her happiness. Vegeta was certainly not a bad choice for a crush. The blue haired genius then walked back inside capsule corp, leaving the yard outside basically empty.
Only a few minutes later, Goka landed in front of the Son Family residents and saw Future Gohan sparring with his younger self and Piccolo. The future warrior was in his super saiyan form, and because of this, the other two couldn't land a single blow on him. Seeing this, Goka yelled to them,
"YO!"
Everyone turned their attention to Goka immediately upon hearing her voice, and present Gohan happily flew up to her and tackled her in an embrace. The two laughed happily as Future Gohan and Piccolo also hovered down to greet the saiyan woman, Future Gohan reverting to base form. Goka looked at the 3 of them and smiled, saying to them,
"I bet you boys all missed me alot, didn't 'cha?"
PIccolo lowered his head and smiled as Future Gohan replied,
"We did. Even Mr Piccolo. But how much stronger have you gotten?"
Goka smirked and crouched, getting into a power up stance before letting her aura flare. After a few seconds of yelling, her hair spiked up and turned gold, her eyes also turning teal. Once the transformation was complete, Goka stood straight and smiled at the two Gohans and Piccolo. Both present Gohan and Piccolo were shocked, while Future Gohan had a happy smile on his face.
Present Gohan then happily said,
"Oka-Chan, you're a super saiyan!"
Goka happily nodded and then looked at Future Gohan, asking him,
"So how strong have you gotten?"
Future Gohan's face suddenly became forlorn and he looked down. Goka was confused and concerned by this, but Future Gohan then powered up and burst into super saiyan. Upon seeing this, Goka was…confused. Yes, Future Gohan was still over twice as strong as her, but he was barely stronger than he had been when he had first arrived.
Future Gohan then immediately got into a fighting stance, and from the look in his eyes, Goka could immediately tell what was wrong. She sadly muttered,
"Oh, Gohan-Chan…"
Piccolo saw this and looked at Future Gohan intensely. The Namekian said to his future student,
"Looks like she's seen what I've been telling you about the way you've been training. You're pushing yourself too damn hard!"
Future Gohan was visibly annoyed by this and yelled at Piccolo in response,
"Piccolo, I already told you that we all need to get stronger so that we can survive the androids! We don't have time to rest!"
Piccolo and Future Gohan began arguing intensely, with Goka looking on sadly before yelling,
"GOHAN-CHAN!!!"
Both fighters' attention immediately turned to her, and Goka then breathed in and out. She walked up to the future Gohan and put her hands on his shoulders. Due to the fact that Future Gohan was a decent bit taller than her, she had to look up at him. She sadly said to him,
"Oh, my baby…when was the last time you relaxed?"
Future Gohan paused at this, and Goka then continued.
"Piccolo…I know he means well, but he isn't exactly the best at being sensitive. I can tell from your eyes. You've been through so much. You've probably barely rested since the androids first appeared."
Future Gohan looked down at her sadly before replying,
"...Sigh, yes. I've been pushing myself to the brink of death everyday. I just…I feel like it was my fault we lost you and the others died. I wasn't strong enough to stop Vegeta or beat the androids, and because of that I'm the only one left. If I can get as strong as possible, then at least I'll be able to make up for failing you all…"
Goka put her hand on her mouth in sorrow as tears began to form in her eyes. Placing her hands on her future son's cheeks, she said to him,
"Oh, Gohan….you don't have to think like that anymore. We're all here now. I'm here. You're not alone anymore. and…I think that's why your power's been stagnating."
"Huh?"
"You haven't allowed yourself to rest. I love training as much as anyone, but too much of it is just torture. You need to let your mind and body relax every once in a while. Master Roshi once told me 'Work Hard, Study Well and Eat and Plenty.' It's thanks to those teachings that I'm as strong as I am today."
She then reverted to her base form before grabbing Future Gohan's hand and telling him,
"So, we're going to go inside and have a huge meal!"
Future Gohan was surprised by this, but didn't protest as Goka began dragging him to the house, with Present Gohan eagerly following behind them, excited to eat. However, before they entered the house, Future Gohan stopped his mother and asked,
"So, I have a question I've been meaning to ask you."
"Hmm? What is it?"
"What exactly did you and Vegeta do while you were training?"
"Eh?"
And so, after enjoying a meal with Goka, his younger self and Chi-Chi, Future Gohan agreed to start trying to rest more. Sure enough, this rest was just what the future warrior needed to start truly growing in power. He and the 3 present era fighters all began training together, growing leaps and bounds in terms of power. Even Present Gohan grew stronger than False Super Saiyan Vegeta on Namek.
And so, 3 years passed in the blink of an eye. When the sun rose on the day of May 12th, the Z-Fighters all flew off to meet their destinies…
Author's note: Hey everyone, it's great to be back! Sorry I haven't updated this in a while, but I didn't want to upload while the site was glitching. If anyone is still reading this fic, I hope you all tell me what you think of this chapter! This is now also officially my longest fanfic! Until the next one, bye!