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Today was the big wedding. Gohan was in the living room inside his home walking back and forth. He was sweating bullets while he eagerly waited for the clock to strike 12. He was wearing a black tuxedo and had his hair in his usual spiked up style. It was almost time for him to head to the location of the ceremony, he was so nervous yet excited that today he was going to be marrying the woman he truly loved.

Chi Chi walked into the living room and noticed him, she was wearing white dress pants with a white jacket on top of a blue undershirt. "Honey, you shouldn't be so nervous. Everything is going to be fine," she assured.

Gohan stopped walking and noticed that his mother was ready to head out, "I know mom, but I can't help it. What if something goes wrong? For all we know there could be a freakish storm, or even the next fate-of-the-world invasion."

Chi Chi let out a small giggle, "now Gohan, I'm sure the next demented alien that wants to take over the planet can wait another day, besides the weather outside is perfect, just like how the wedding is going to be." As Gohan gave her mother a smile that only he can give, Chi Chi walked over to her son and embraced him one final time before he becomes a loving husband. "We should go now, Goku and Goten are waiting outside." Gohan gave a slight nod of agreement and together they made their way outside to meet with the others.

All the friends and family members of Gohan and Videl had taken their seats and waited for the arrival of the bride. Gohan was standing in front of the officiant, and to his left was Piccolo and Goku who together were the best man of the wedding.

It had been nearly half an hour since the bride should've walked down the aisle, but for some reason Videl had yet to show up. "What do you think is happening? Maybe something bad happened to her, I need to go find her!" Gohan started but was quickly grabbed by Piccolo and Goku.

"Relax kid, she probably just had a slight delay. I can sense her inside the building, besides your mother and Bulma already went to go check on her" started Piccolo

"Yea son, just be patient" added Goku

Chi Chi and Bulma arrived at the room that Videl was in, they noticed Hercule outside knocking on the door, "sweet pea, are you ready now?" he asked, but no answer. Bulma gave Hercule a questionable look but he simply just shook his head. Chi Chi becoming irritated decided to just knock on the door, "Videl honey, do you need anything?" she asked. It remained quiet until the door slowly opened to reveal a young women in a simple yet gorgeous looking wedding dress. Chi Chi, Bulma, and Hercule gave her a concerned look, until she finally decided to speak, "I don't think I can do this."

"What do you mean you can't do this?" asked Bulma. She, Chi Chi, and Videl were now inside the room, while Hercule went to the living room to wait for Videl.

"I'm just so stressed out with all these emotions" replied Videl.

Bulma placed her hand on Videl's shoulder and said, "Honey, it's completely normal to be nervous. It's your wedding remember?"

Chi Chi standing next to Bulma added, "besides aren't you ready to start the rest of your life with the man you love?"

Videl stood silent for a few moments, "that's all I want" she finally said.

Bulma gave a satisfied smile, "than let's hurry, you my dear have a huge question to answer today" she said giving the bride a wink.

Videl walked over to the mirror, she observed herself in her wedding dress and gave a sigh. "I just didn't think that after all this time, I would think about him so much. After everything that has happened I would finally realize today how much I truly need him."

"That's exactly what love is" replied Chi Chi as she handed her the bouquet to which Videl grabbed.

Videl still feeling nervous stared at the bouquet for a couple of seconds. "I just want to be happy" she whispered low, but loud enough for the two older women to hear.

Bulma and Chi Chi gave her a reassuring smile, "and the only way for that to happen is to listen to your heart, you'll know what to do" answered Bulma.

Videl finally returned the smile, "Your right, I do know."

The two women gave her a quick hug as they made their way to the door; before they left Chi Chi looked back, "now hurry, you don't want to keep my son waiting. Get ready to start the rest of your life" she said giving her the thumps up, and walked out the door.

Hercule immediately walked in, "ready baby girl?" he asked.

"I hope I am" was the simple answer Videl gave as her father and her started making their way to the ceremony.

Krillin and 18, who were in the edge of the fourth row waited for the bride to arrive just like everyone else.

18 was slowly losing her patience, yet remained silent; unlike Krillin who was constantly muttering about 'how it has taken so long,' 'I just want to go home already,' and 'why can't they just go and drag the bride by force.'

Having heard every single complaint her husband gave 18 decided to speak up, "honestly Krillin, I've seen children with more patience than you" she said looking at Marron, who was between the couple.

"But 18" whined the ex-monk.

"Enough! We are going to wait and that's final" she said giving Krillin an annoyed glare.

Marron was completely bored as she started playing with her red dress. It wasn't long until she heard her tummy rumble, "Papa, food?" she whimpered.

Krillin heard her daughter and stood up, "ok honey, let's go and get you something to eat."

18 however did not approve of what her husband was going to do, "hold it, you two are not going anywhere."

Krillin picked up Marron and looked at his wife, "we're just going for a little snack, we'll be back before it starts."

"I said no Krillin, and that's final" 18 stated folding her arms, but still sitting in her chair.

"Honestly honey, do you not care that our daughter is hungry? This wedding might not start for another 30 minutes as far as we know" replied Krillin trying to get past his wife but only to receive a frustrated glare. "were just going to get a little snack, is that too much to ask?"

18 continued staring at Krillin who was still holding the little girl, but after a few seconds she eventually sighed in defeat, "alright, but you better be back before the wedding starts" she said, pulling back her legs that were blocking Krillin and Marron's path.

"we'll be back before you know it" replied Krillin as he along with Marron started going towards the buffet that was located inside the building.

After a few more minutes of waiting Hercule signaled the musicians to play as they were ready to walk down the aisle.

The music playing confirmed Gohan that the time has come as he slowly started seeing Videl walk down the aisle with her father in arms. 'She looks so beautiful and perfect' was all Gohan could think of. An enormous smile showed on his face as he watched Videl get nearer and nearer.

All the guests were a little irritated about the long wait, but finally relieved that it was about to start. 18 was frustrated that Krillin still hadn't returned with their daughter.

"I give you here my beautiful daughter. Please take care of her, and protect her at all times" said Hercule upon arriving to their destination.

Gohan gave Hercule a nod, "Don't worry, I'll do everything in my power to make sure she's happy," he replied as he took her hand.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are gathered here to unify these two individuals" started the officiant.

As the ceremony continued without fault, the moment was quickly coming for the question Gohan couldn't wait to answer. He looked to his left and smiled, he couldn't believe that he was getting married to Videl, after so much time, it was finally happening. He gave one last look at her soon to be wife and lightly whispered "I love you" so only she could hear.

The moment was quickly approaching for the couple and thoughts ran through the heads of everybody in attendance. Chi Chi was smiling, she couldn't believe that her son was finally getting married. It seems like just yesterday he was still a young kid who spent the majority of his day studying, 'my Gohan, I can't wait for my grandbabies' she thought.

Piccolo started to remember the time when he kidnapped a young boy, and literally launched him towards a mountain that same day. It was hard to believe that he was all grown up now, 'I'm proud of you kid' he thought as a rare and sincere smile grew upon on his face.

Bulma couldn't deny how much she loved her godson, from the moment she met him on Roshi's Island when he was 4, and beyond the moment they travelled together to Namek, she realized how special he was: so humble, loving, forgiving, and more.

Goku remembered when he saw Gohan for the first time, he was so innocent yet deep down he felt so much power within him. More memories started to come up but it was quickly replaced by images of food that were on the buffet at the wedding reception, 'I wonder if Gohan would get mad if I asked him to stop the wedding for a few minutes so we could eat?" he asked himself.

It was finally time, as the officiant was finishing his final speech, and was ready to ask the final question. "Do you, Son Gohan take Videl to be your wife; to love, honor, and cherish her now and forevermore?"

Gohan looked into Videl's eyes, those deep blue eyes that he dreamed of waking up to everyday. He took a deep breath, "I do" he replied.

"Now do you, Videl take Son Gohan to be your husband; to love, honor, and cherish him now and forevermore?"

It became silent, everybody was waiting for Videl to give the 'I do' answer. Now Videl looked into Gohan's eyes, memories of them together swirled in her head, but as much as she would've wanted to, she couldn't ignore that someone else was in her head all the time. "I'm sorry, but I don't" was her reply.

A gasp could be heard throughout the crowd. Chi Chi was completely shocked, 'what just happened?' she asked herself not really wanting an answer.

Other people like: Bulma, 18, Yamcha, Piccolo, Tien, and Erasa who was Videl's maid of honor were completely speechless.

Even Goku who was thinking of food snapped out of his trance as he realized what that meant.

Gohan continued to look at Videl who was now looking down, "w-why?" he simply asked.

Videl still looking down didn't know how to reply to his question. She was too embarrassed to look at him straight in the eyes again, "I just don't know if I love you like I thought" she finally said.

Gohan tried so hard to prevent tears from sliding down his face, but it was no use, he couldn't help it, he was completely devastated.

Videl knew that she had shattered his heart. She wanted to leave, but she wanted to finish her explanation first, "I think I love someone else…"

Gohan felt like he knew the answer, but still felt like he needed to ask "Who?"

Videl finally looked up to meet Gohan's eyes, "Sharpener" she simply said. After seeing him broken Videl knew he was speechless, "It's just after so many years of being friends with him, I realized that I mi-"

She was cut off by one word that came out of Gohan's mouth, "go."

Videl was silent for a few seconds, "Gohan I'm so-"

"Just go" repeated Gohan a little louder making Videl sigh in defeat as she accepted that Gohan wasn't going to allow her to finish.

She ran down the walkway as fast as she could to avoid everybody in attendance who was probably giving her angry glares by now. Not once did she think about the life she was leaving behind forever.