Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ I Always Keep My Promises ❯ The search begins ( Chapter 3 )

Chapter 3

The search begins.

Goten pulled up to Shay's door in his air car. Being the gentleman his mother had taught him to be, he got out to see if Shay needed any help with her bags. He rung the door bell and waited until she opened the door.

"Great timing. I was just about to bring my bags down." She said.

"I'll give you a hand." He said, following her upstairs. He stopped at the first bedroom he saw and peeked inside. The room was spotless, something his bedroom wasn't. The bed was made and a few stuffed animals were perched on the pillows. This must be Tristan's room. He thought. Shay tapped his shoulder, making him jump.

"Gomen, I guess I got a little curious." He apologized, putting his hand behind his head.

"It's alright. My things are in here."

Once the luggage was safely in the trunk, the two sped off for Capsule Corp. Goten noticed that Shay was being quiet. She usually always had something to say.

"Anything wrong?" He asked.

She sighed hard. "Just thinking about my idiot ex boyfriend. The bastard didn't even want me to go with you guys. He thought I was gonna cheat on him with one or both of you. Can you believe him?!" She said folding her arms.

"I thought I was the only one going through drama. My girl Lily has been giving me a hard time since I told her I was leaving. She didn't exactly like the idea of me going on this trip with another girl, no offence."

"None taken. I don't get guys. You show them that you love them, cook and clean for them, sex them up and down, and all you want in return is to be loved and trusted. All I needed was a little understanding and did I get that? Hell no! He thinks I'm gonna have a damned orgy…" She stopped abruptly and looked at Goten, laughing nervously. "Sorry, I'm just mad at him. I'm not a man hater or anything."

"Lily was the same way. I treat her with respect, I care about her, I mean, I'm a good boyfriend, at least I like to think so. I don't know if I love her yet, but at least I'm man enough to admit that than to lead her on. Yet she still doesn't believe a word I say. I guess we both have lousy love lives right now." He smiled.

"You can say that again!"

The new friends arrived at Trunks' house just in time for breakfast. After everyone exchanged `Good mornings' and a few grunts, from Vegeta of course, everyone sat down to the hearty breakfast. Bulma had plenty of food everyone. Bra even decided to make an appearance at the breakfast table that morning. She usually slept until lunchtime since she was on a break from college. Although almost everyone seemed to be in a good mood, Shay couldn't help but notice the envious looks coming from Bra's side of the table. What is she looking at me like that for? Shay thought to herself. The last time I checked, she had a man. So why is she mad that I came in with Goten? Bra looked away when she saw that Shay had noticed her staring, then excused herself from the table.

"I wonder what's wrong with her." Goten said, briefly pausing from his eating.

Shay shrugged her shoulders. "I have no idea."

"More food for me." Vegeta said, taking the entire plate of pancakes that Bulma had just placed on the table.

"Vegeta!" Bulma yelled.

"Honestly woman, this is the first thing you've made that was actually edible! It's already bad enough that I have to share with Kakarot's brat. Don't mess it up by complaining!" He said while pouring the rest of the syrup on the pancakes. Trunks looked at Goten, who had tears in his eyes from trying not to laugh. Shay's hand was covering her face, also trying not to laugh. Trunks just shook his head and continued eating. He was already used to their morning squabbles. Bulma walked behind Vegeta's chair and playfully pushed his head forward, gaining a growl from the Saiyan no Ouji. Trunks looked up just in time to see his parents share a loving glance. He used to wonder if he really loved her or not, but no one could have missed the twinkle in his eyes when he looked at Bulma.

"Did you remember the Dragon Radar?" Bulma asked for the seventh time.

"Yes, mom." Trunks sighed. They were standing in the doorway. Goten and Shay were already in the air car waiting for him.

"What about the house capsule, your bags, the box to hold the Dragonballs, the stun gun…?" She asked in one breath.

"Stun gun? I don't need a stun gun." Trunks complained.

"You never know when you'll need something! Now, what about your clothes, your toothbrush, your underwear…"

"Mom! I'm not a teenager anymore. I got everything." He looked at his watch. "We should get going. It's almost 11."

"Well," She sighed. "I guess." She stood on her tiptoes and kissed his forehead. "Just be careful. Make sure you call everyday!" She yelled behind him. He hopped in the car and waved back. He pushed the button on the Dragon Radar, watching as the blinking light led them to the first Dragonball.