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Thanks for the comments! I really wasnt sure if I was going to finish this story, but thanks to you guys :) I made it through!

I would like to also thank lady-yuna7 for further clarifying why Goku and Chi-Chi did not share rooms. I didnt consider that aspect, but it was a very good point.

Lots of love!

After Goku retrieved all 7 dragonballs, he made his way to Kami's place for safe keeps. Trunks was training his body while Gohan and Dende were sitting on the steps laughing. Piccolo was close by meditating.

Goku appeared in the middle, "Hey guys!" He smiled holding the 7 dragonballs in his jacket.

"Dad!" Gohan ran towards him with Dende following behind.

"Goku!" Trunks paused his training to go check up on him.

"Did you get all the dragonballs?" Piccolo stood up to join them.

"Yup! All 7 of them right here." He showed them the dragonballs.

"Perfect! Thanks, Goku." Dende reached for them, "I'll take them off your hands now." As he was holding them, Popo reached in and took it from there.

"Thanks, Dende." Goku appreciated it and put his jacket back on, "Still training Trunks?" He turned his mind to Trunks.

"Yeah," Trunks blushed a bit humiliated, "I'm trying to make sure the accident that happened during the battle I had with Cell doesn't happen again."

"Don't worry about it." Goku placed his hand on his shoulder, "You'll be great."

"You think so?" Trunks felt a bit at ease.

"Yeah, of course!" Goku responded confidently.

"Thanks, Goku." Trunks smiled.

"So what do you plan on doing now, Goku?" Piccolo butted in interested to hear his game plan.

"Me?" Goku pointed to himself, "Go home and sleep, I guess."

As if they didn't believe Goku's earlier message of not training, they were all astonished by his response.

"But the tournaments tomorrow." Trunks decided to share incase Goku wasn't aware.

"I know." Goku stood there innocently.

"You must have some plan." Piccolo questioned him.

Goku laughed, "You guys worry too much! It'll be fine!" He said calmly. "Gohan." He made eye contact with his son, "It's time to go."

"Aw dad," Gohan moaned and frowned as he was about to say good bye to Dende.

Goku realized how happy he was with Dende during their reunion, "Gohan, why don't you stay over if thats okay with Dende?"

Dende grinned as Gohan and him exchanged looks, "Of course its alright!"

Gohan smiled, "Really dad?"

"Yeah, I'll take care of your mom." Goku smiled back, "I'll pick you up tomorrow."

"Right. Thanks dad." Gohan thanked as Goku messed his hair.

"I should get going. Bye everyone," Goku waved, but they weren't done with him yet.

"Wait, Goku!" Trunks tried to interrupt but he vanished with instant transmission.

Goku re-appeared inside Master Roshi's house making everyone jump in fear. "Hey!"

"Goku!" Chi-Chi went up to him, "Where's Gohan?"

"I'll explain later." Goku replied in a sweet tone, "Im here to take you home."

"Leaving already?" Yamcha interfered.

"Did you get all the dragonballs?" Krillin decided to ask.

"Yeah, all the dragonballs are with Dende and I'm exhausted." Goku elaborated as his stomach growled.

"Exhausted or hungry?" Krillin looked suspiciously at Goku.

"Both." Goku laughed with his hand behind his head.

"Why don't you stay over for dinner?" Master Roshi offered.

"No, its okay." Goku thanked anyways and carried Chi-Chi, "We have to go home. See you tomorrow!" He flew out of the window and left.

"I think this is the first time he passed on a food offering." Yamcha blinked, "You must be an awful chef to have him run off like that." Master Roshi twitched feeling insulted.

Chi-Chi looked up at her husband, "Goku. We could've stayed at Master Roshi's house for dinner if you wanted to. I don't mind."

Goku shook his head, "I wanted to spend more time with you." He knew today was his last day to spend with Chi-Chi and she probably knows it too. He wants to make sure that he leaves her happy. Then he had an idea and stopped in mid-air, "You know what we haven't done in a while?"

Chi-Chi was touched by his comment and too speechless to say anything. She shook her head.

"We haven't rode on Nimbus!" Goku smiled, rejoicing the moment of being reunited with its long time cloud friend, "Nimbus!" He called out. A familiar orange looking cloud flew towards them. Goku hopped on it letting Chi-Chi stand on it as well.

"This brings back so many memories!" Chi-Chi examined the cloud below her feet in awe.

"Yeah," Goku nodded then he took a seat along with Chi-Chi, who was behind him. "Make sure you hold on tight okay?"

Chi-Chi held onto Goku tightly. "Okay!"

Nimbus started rise and Chi-Chi looked up awed at how amazing the scene was. She had forgotten how peaceful times could be, especially being with Goku.

"Here we go." Goku guided Nimbus in the direction to their house. He decided to go slow, so Chi-Chi could enjoy the view.

Chi-Chi loved the gentle breeze blowing against her hair. She laid her head on Goku's back with her eyes closed, "This is beautiful. It brings me back to the days when we went on an adventure together before we got married." She was in a relaxed state while her mother instincts kicked in, "Where's Gohan?"

Goku glanced back as much as he could then he went back to guiding Nimbus, "Gohan's at Kami's place. We made Dende the new Kami. You should've seen Popo's face." Goku laughed recalling the excited Popo, "Gohan was having fun and I knew he wanted to stay, so I let him. I hope you're not mad, Chi-Chi." There was silence, "Chi-Chi?" He looked back to find that she was snoozing.

He stopped Nimbus for a second and quickly made the transition from being in front of her to carrying her in his arm to avoid having her fall off. He sat down on Nimbus resting her legs on his lap, her back on his arm and her head on his chest then he continued the journey.

"Goku." Chi-Chi spoke gently with her eyes remaining closed, "I love you."

Goku a bit surprised that she was still awake, stared down at her, "I love you too."

It took longer than usual to arrive home. The sun was setting and the sky was filled with orange and pink colours.

When Nimbus landed, Goku carried Chi-Chi in his arms and little by little got off of Nimbus. "Bye Nimbus, thanks for the ride." He whispered and watched his old friend fly away.

He made his way inside, keeping his eye on Chi-Chi to make sure she was resting. He opened the door to her room and placed her down on her bed. He left her to sleep and was about to walk off when...

"Goku."

He heard her voice calling him. He turned around and finds her sitting on the edge of her bed.

"Dont leave." She pleaded.

"I thought you were asleep," He said astounded.

"I was." She corrected, "But I just can't sleep without you around."

Goku went to sit next to Chi-Chi, "I'm right here."

Chi-Chi looks into her husband's eyes, "For now," She looked down at her hands, "Tomorrow, you won't be around anymore." She clenched her fist.

Goku pulled her close to him and placed his arms around her, "I'll always be near you."

Chi-Chi cried in silence, "Not like this though. Please don't leave me tomorrow."

Goku had always obeyed to every Chi-Chi's command, but he just couldn't this time. "I'm sorry, Chi-Chi. I have to go."

"I knew you were going to say that." Her eyes were filled with tears.

Goku placed his arms on both of her shoulders to allow him to see her clearly, "Please don't cry. I have to go for you and Gohan." She couldn't stop crying, "Chi-Chi." He could feel her emotions going through him. He didn't know what to do. He hugged her tightly, "Please stop crying, I love you."

An hour went by and her tears had nearly reached its limits. Goku wiped away her last few tears.

Chi-Chi was sobbing unable to speak. What is she suppose to do? Her husband's a Super Saiyan and the strongest out there. He has a duty to protect those around him and she couldn't make him stay. She knows that he wouldn't stay even if she argued with him all night. She also has this nasty feeling inside telling her to not let him go.

Her eyes gradually made its way from staring at his chest to his neck to his face and finally his eyes. He was composed and maintained a genuine smile. Isn't he scared? Does he not feel the way she felt - this dreadful feeling running through her veins?

Goku wiped away her tears again, "Everything will be fine." Goku moved in so their forehead would touch, "I promise."

That's all he ever says! Chi-Chi sniffled still looking into his eyes. If what he says is true then what is this feeling?

Should she ignore it? Goku moved in closer towards her.

Should she stop him and listen to her heart? Chi-Chi's eyes now focussed on his lip then moved to his eyes.

Should she ignore her feelings? Goku was only a millimetre away from having their lips touch.

Should she let him take her worries away? They kissed with Goku's right arm on her shoulders as the last tear drop falls down her cheek.

With every kiss, Chi-Chi's feeling was replaced with the warmth that Goku's love brings. She was now sitting on his crossed leg with her legs behind him, facing him. She lifted herself a bit with her legs while Goku had his hands on either side of her waist as they continued to make out.

Steadily, with the moon shining through her window, she finds herself lying on her bed staring into her husband's eyes in front of her one last time. He had her blanket behind him as he moved in and kissed his wife passionately. They rekindled their love throughout the night. It was the most magical moment as fireworks flew in the sky.

9 days came and went. Memories made and relationships strengthened. Every moment was precious to the Son family and they made sure it stayed that way. Goku kept his promise that he would always be with her as he left her with a gift - A bubbly, happy and optimistic gift 9 months later.

These past few days has opened Chi-Chi's eyes and changed the way she viewed life and took care of Gohan and later, Goten. Rest in peace, Goku! Until we see you again.

Please watch "The Games Begin" episode and the episodes following that. This ends my story!