Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Ancient History: The Forgotten Past of the Saiyans ❯ Exposure ( Chapter 6 )

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Ancient History: The Forgotten Past of the Saiyans

Chapter 6: Exposure

    After noticing Trunks' face pale, she turned in the direction that he was looking to see a scowling Vegeta standing in the doorway. Vegeta was in a foul mood.  The G.R. was not functioning. Bulma continued smirking.  She knew exactly why Vegeta was scowling.  He wanted to train.  "Remember I said I would turn if off for a whole month after that little stunt this morning.  Go train with Kakarott."  She said emphasizing Kakarott.  "And your lunch is in the fridge." POV: Vegeta     I keep the scowl on my face to hide my surprise that the woman referred to my sparing partner by his Saiyan name.  "Hm!"  I grunted and walled into the kitchen.  Opening the fridge I spot my food that was prepared.  After I finish my sandwiches and carrot juice meal, I notice the orange in the juice that I was drinking.  It reminds me of the gi the the big idiot wears; which brings to mind his mane, which means carrot in Saiyan.  Sitting in my chair, him on my mind I become aware his aura is dim, it's aire of exuberance gone, flickering like a candle in a drafty hall.  Upon this discovery I head out the kitchen door, flying in his direction.     Goten walked in the front door, set his backpack down and plopped down on the couch in the living room. There was no 'Goten you're home.' or 'Goten what did I say about leaving you backpack in the living room!' just silence.  Heading to the fridge he makes himself some peanut butter and jelly bagels, and of course a Saiyan sized jar of chocolate milk.  After finishing his meal, his mother enters the kitchen.  "Goten, you are home.  How was your class?"

POV: Goten
    "Good."  I replied.  Something about today was off... especially with my mom and my dad.  "Mom, what happened with you and dad?"  Chichi dropped the pan she was retrieving to bake with.  "We decided to separate."  Mom spoke calmly and flatly.  I was in shock.  I just sat there paralyzed for a few minutes, while what she had said sunk in.  "By 'we' you mean 'you' decided to separate from dad?"  Mom stopped stirring what was in the vary large bowl.  "What! How dare you talk to your mother that way!"  "Mom, it's no secret, you don't love dad anymore.  Sometimes dad would ask me if everything is ok with you."  I said.     "So, he has been talking behind my back has he?!"  She snapped.  "Mom, who is he?"  "Your father, stupid."  I just rolled his eyes.  "I'm talking about the other man you are having a sexual relationship with.  I can smell him all over you, when you come home, just before you shower up before dad gets home from sparring.  Isn't that convenient."  I stated coolly.     "This evening there is a barbecue at Bulma's.  She called just before you got home, and she asked me to bring the cakes."  Mom said, changing the subject.  "And since were on the subject of the Briefs, I was wondering why Trunks is giving you the cold shoulder.  So I asked Bulma and she said it was one of the reasons why she set up the barbecue.  Also I told her about our separation."  Mom spoke as the cakes were placed in the oven.  "Ok. I'll get ready then." I said, turning and leaving the kitchen to get away from the person in the kitchen to cool my anger.

POV: Narrator     Goku arrived at home, greeted with the smell of chocolate fudge cake, and an irate Goten and Chichi.  "Goku there is a party at Bulma's tonight." And that's all she said.  Goten just said "Hi dad.  I know what happened.  Mom said that you both decided to separate, but I know that it's just her."  They both acknowledged each other's tear reddened eyes and hugged in the living room.  Goten mentioned what he knew of  his mother's affair to his father and he responded: "I already knew."

    After Trunks told his mother his story, Bulma called Chichi and set up the party.  Then Trunks was told that there was a party tonight at the house and the Son family was coming over and he had to set up some of the tables before they arrive.  "Mother why did you have to do that?" He asked.  "It will allow you to have your discussion in private.  Either discuss it, or get over it and stop this nonsense."  She said.
      The Son family arrived and Bulma greeted them at the door.  Vegeta being his usual anti-social, stubborn self, sat on the couch with a scowl on his face.  Goku, after greeting Bra, Trunks and Bulma with his famous smile; he sat down on the sofa next to Vegeta his false smile vanishing, being replaced by a blank expression.
    Vegeta noticed this.  There was no 'Hi Vegeta' nor was there any other words.  Just present but quiet.  Usually he would be in the kitchen peering into the covered platters, impatiently waiting to fill his stomach.  Goten also seemed preoccupied and disturbed about something.  'What is wrong with this picture? Besides the G.R. not being available' He thought.
    Bulma and Chichi announced that the food was ready.  Sitting at the table Trunks and Bulma noticed Goten and his father eating with proper manners!  Both would have devoured several plates full by now.  The Briefs family knew there was something wrong at the Son household.  Goku and Goten just stared at Chichi while she talked with Bulma about her latest shopping spree.
    Then as quickly as a light switch is flipped, she became a fountain of tears, saying how Goku broke up with her.  And that's when Goku began to quiver in his seat, the look of utter disbelief and shock at her betrayal, on his face.  "You lie woman, I can smell it."  Vegeta snapped.  At that moment Bulma glanced over at Trunks and nodded.  Trunks got up from his chair, looking at Goten, motioning for him to follow.
    I follow Trunks up the stairs and into his room.  He closes the door.  "Goten, I don't know how to say this with tact, so I will be blunt.  Why do you think of me when you jerk off?"  I was taken aback to say the least, at this inquiry.  "H-how did  you know that?" I finally stammer.  "I came to get you when you were over an hour late for our usual sparring session last month, and I saw what you were doing with a picture of me, and heard the things you said.  Now answer my question." Trunks stated.  "It should be obvious if you heard me."  I said.

    To be continued...