Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ The Little Warriors All Grown up ❯ Chapter 39 ( Chapter 40 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Disclaimer: DBZ and its characters belong to Akira Toriyama!

~-Z-~

Today was the day. He couldn't help but laugh at how it seemed like Déjà Vu. It almost felt like back to the following year when he was flying over to Mount Paozu to finally tell Gohan about his love for Trunks. But this time, it was more serious. This time it is to tell his mother. It was high time she heard the truth, he knew that.

He couldn't ignore the sickening feeling that knotted in his stomach. Was she going to accept it? Was she going to get mad? Who knew? All he could do was hope for the best. He also hoped that he could lead his mother outside, just in case she turns into a nutcase and uses her frying pan as punishment. He prepared for the worse.

His feet gently touched the green grass on a warm spring day in late April. Trunks was out doing some of his first exams while Bulma had given him an off day due the lack of packages needing to be delivered. He saw Gohan stare out of the window. He smiled nervously back at his older brother. Gohan just nodded in sympathy. It gave Goten just a tinge of hope and confidence.

His hands balled to fists as he took small steps towards the Son residence. Knocking gently, he could hear a few pots and pans banging in the kitchen.

"Goten!" Chi-Chi beamed as she opened the door.

"You're sure early today!" She quickly grabbed her son in a tight embrace.

"Hi, ma!" Goten chuckled, letting himself be led into the house and into the kitchen.

"I got this great new recipe! You have to try it out! It's a special recipe for your father when he comes to visit this coming weekend,"

"Dad's visiting?" Goten beamed. Once New Years had passed, Goku made a quick leave with Uub once more for training. Even though they could see Goku quite often, Chi-Chi sadly couldn't. He felt bad for his mother, but hearing the news that his father was finally going to visit her for the first time in nearly 5 months was truly saying something.

"You should come. We're having a family campfire outside. Maybe with a few smores too?" Chi-Chi offered.

"I'll see," Goten nodded. –That's if you can still talk to me after this new piece of information.-

Chi-Chi noticed there was an awkward silence lingering in the air as Goten ate lunch. She couldn't help but wonder what was wrong. There was no better way than finding out than by asking.

"Goten, is something wrong?" She finally asked. Goten stretched, patting his toned stomach once the food was done. He sighed briefly, nibbling at his bottom lip.

"Depends," he finally replied.

"Well you know you can tell me," she replied, placing down the dish she was drying.

"Actually... I was wondering if we could go for a walk or something..."

"Oh no, not today sorry. There have been a lot of dinosaurs hanging about," she complained, confused when she saw the smile disappear from her son's face.

"Okay well... how about after the dishes we have a talk on the couch?" She quickly asked. Goten nodded, standing up to help his mother. He sighed, getting more nervous by the minute. He didn't know how much longer he could stand it.

"So what's bugging you?" Chi-Chi asked as she sat down on the couch. Goten gulped, looking down at his sweaty palms. Where was he going to start? Did he have to just be straight out? Should he question? What should he do?

"Goten...?" Chi-Chi whispered.

"Ma... I was just wondering..." Goten bite his bottom lip. "What are your thoughts on... gay people," the words finally left his lips. Chi-Chi wrinkled her nose, instantly looking out of the window.

"Why do you ask?" She asked in a quiet voice. Goten didn't give her a reply at first.

"Cause..." he finally whispered. He looked over his mother noticing that she was slightly shaking.

"Ma?" He asked, noticing her eyes becoming watery. "Mum, what's wrong?" He quickly shuffled closer to her, grabbing her by the shoulders.

"It's true isn't it?" She finally whispered.

"What? What is true?"

She shook her head, closing her eyes tightly. "I... I had my suspicions... Gohan tried to tell me... but I didn't want to believe it!" She hissed.

"You... You knew?" Goten stuttered, taking a huge leap off the couch.

"How long have you known!" He nearly shouted. "When did Gohan tell you?"

"Not long after you told him the truth," she whispered, tears running down her cheeks.

"Ma..." Goten shivered. She knew all this time? Gohan had told her... without even telling him.

"I just... I just didn't want to believe it Goten. I knew there was something going on between you and Trunks. There was just something so different with you two. Don't blame Gohan. I pulled it out of him," her voice slowly becoming more confident. "I just wanted to see how long it took you to finally come up to me and tell me,"

"Ma..." Goten still gapped. He was unsure on what to do next. He still couldn't believe that she knew all along... All this time she had said nothing. - At the Christmas, at New Years, at everything else. At the parties. She never said a word, not even batted an eye.-

"Goten," she finally spoke, looking up towards him. "I'm disappointed, I'll give you that much. Never did I ever dream that my son would love another man. Gohan tried his best to tell me the positives out of this mess," she paused. "I was angry. Believe me, I was. Not even your father quite understood how to calm me down. But, I was glad that you didn't visit very often back then. And sometimes, I'm still mad... But... But Gohan was right,"

Goten took a step back when Chi-Chi stood up to look him straight in the eyes.

"You're happiness is all that matters. I should've seen the warning signs. Yes I'm still disappointed, but that doesn't matter as much as your happiness. If Trunks is really the one that you want, there is nothing I can do... You know I have no power over love," she finally spoke.

Goten just nodded, not blinking, not breathing. He was just staring at his mother, shocked about the latest resolution. Chi-chi just wrapped her arms around her youngest son as she cried. Goten couldn't help but follow her actions. It wasn't until his arms finally wrapped around her tightly that he shed his own tears.

"I've wanted to tell you and dad for so long," he cried out. "But I was so afraid... I was so scared you guys would've hated me," his shoulders shook.

"We could never hate you," her voice hitched.

Gohan was right. Goten needed the acceptance. Yes, she was mad when Gohan had admitted the truth to her suspicions. But she knew that her son needed her more than ever. He needed the knowledge and the acceptance that his mother and father were still going to be there for him, even if he was gay. Right from the moment she found out, she knew she had to put aside her dreams for her youngest son. She knew she had to throw out everything she had wished for. This wasn't her life, it was her son's. His happiness was more important – she hated herself for even saying it – than a family and children. If her youngest son loved his best friend in such a manner, than she would try her best to stand behind him every step of the way.

She knew Goten would be scared. She knew this would bring up a lot of questions from both parties, but the months of waiting for him to finally confess had given her the confidence and time to figure out her questions and her own answers. It also gave her time to accept the fact that she will no longer be living the dream. This was her son's life. And she was going to be a *good* mother for once and allow her son to follow his own dreams; even if it meant loving the same sex.

After minutes of crying, they finally broke apart, still staring at each other with hazy eyes.

"I would love an explanation," Chi-Chi finally spoke, a small smile appearing on her lips. "Just leave out the... details of your acts, but tell me when and how you decided this," she nodded towards the couch.

Goten couldn't help but form a small smile on his own lips too. He followed his mother back to the chair, knowing very well that for the first time he'll be able to talk to his mother about something he loved well and truly. He would show her how passionate he is over Trunks. He would tell her how much Trunks meant to him. She deserved such explanations, he knew that. He would be honest. He would tell her about all the things he knew, all the things he'd done. He knew she would probably be disgusted, but he hoped that she would accept part of it and understand the struggles he had to face internally.

But lastly, he couldn't believe it. He couldn't believe that his mother set aside her differences for once and allowed him to be happy and follow his own dreams. He had to remind himself later to thank Gohan for all the support too. Her reaction gave him the hope he needed. It also gave him the hope that Bulma and Vegeta would accept it just as easy.

As they got comfortable on the large couch, Goten looked out the window to see birds flying off in the distance. He smiled, knowing very well where they were flying to.

"Well you see... It all started when we were..."

-Z-

Goten and Trunks made sure to visit the Son residence for the campfire that weekend. It was well needed to have a break from everything that had kept them busy.

Goten couldn't help but smile as he watched Trunks hug his mother for the first time in months. He saw that glint in her eyes. The one he had seen when Gohan and Videl had just gotten engaged. He knew with that sparkle, Trunks and he would be on a good road of many years of happiness and acceptance from his family.

Goten looked over to see a big fire a few metres from the two houses. Around the glowing fire were a few logs with food balancing on them. He chuckled, sensing Goku and Gohan already there, finishing off their dinner meal.

"Good to see you dad," Goten nodded as he reached his father and older brother sitting around the fire.

"Sure is nice to be home again!" Goku stretched, looking up at the stars.

"Hey Gohan..." Goten nearly whispered.

"Hm? What's up little bro?"

"I just wanted to thank you..."

"No problem, I'm just happy that you finally found the courage," he nodded.

"Hey! Any room for me?" Trunks budged in, taking a seat next to Goten.

"Of course," Goten chuckled, nudging his elbow at Trunks' ribs.

"Good to see you two are so happy," Goku beamed, leaning over to try and steal a few biscuits and marshmallows.

"Not yet!" Chi-Chi growled smacking Goku's hand away with a wooden spoon.

"We need to wait for Videl and Pan!" She warned. Videl and Pan were still inside, making a few finishes on the snacks. Once they finally made it to the group, they sat down, sorting out all the snacks that were ready to be toasted.

"Hm! Yum! Haven't had one in these in years!" Trunks beamed, placing a soft marshmallow between two biscuits. He couldn't help but re-live in all the childhood camping trips he and Goten would have with Goku. He made sure to saviour the feelings of nostalgia as he ate the melted and toasted goo.

Goten eyed his stack of smores hungrily, chewing them down eagerly. Everyone laughed, doing the same. Trunks couldn't help but chuckle as he noticed some extra melted marshmallow left on Goten's nose. He used his fingers to wipe it away, catching a sparkle on Goten's eyes. He studied Goten for a few seconds, liking how Goten looked with flashing fire bouncing off his skin.

Once all the food was gone, everyone sat around, talking. Trunks was about to wrap his arm around Goten's waist until he hesitated. He quickly shook his head, smiling brightly as he remembered that there was no need to hide anymore, they all knew.

Goten shivered, blood running all over his body as he leaned into Trunks' shoulder. He kept an eye on his mother but noticed that she didn't bat an eye. He sighed in relief knowing that this was how things were going to be for now on.

There was need to hide when visiting his family. They no longer had to stand apart. They could now hug and hold hands, - and we can also cuddle next to the warm fire- Goten smirked.

Goten linked his hand through Trunks'; enjoying the warmth. He sighed, knowing that he was now finally relieved. Now he could fully concentrate on Trunks. Now that all his problems were over, he could stand behind Trunks 100 percent all the way, and help him out when it comes to Vegeta. He smiled knowing that for now on, things was going to be much easier. He tried to ignore the slight thought of knowing that he should've done this a long time ago.

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A/N: Are you disappointed? Are you okay with this choice?
I've thought long and hard over how Chi-Chi was going to react. Not only did I take the English Dub personality of Chi-Chi in consideration, I also took the Jap dub, GT and the manga's personality. See, this the thing I've noticed. Chi-Chi isn't half as bad in Jap and manga as she was in the English dub. Yes, she is still a very overbearing mother who is quite pushy... but she ain't half as bad.

I've thought about making her throw an absolute FIT when Goten confessed to her... But then... I spent a few more days thinking it over. I watched a few scenes to try and figure her out a little bit more. See, Chi-Chi is a whole topic on her own. As pushy as she is and over-ruling, I think she can be nice and considering. Yes, I think I did take the easier route. I didn't want the whole *rage* from her; that will come later from someone else...

See, this is my thoughts on Chi-Chi. She is great. I like her. I know most people don't, which is understandable, but I personally think she does a great job for someone who is a mother of two very strong boys and a really dumb-folded husband who seems to leave at any chance he gets. I know there are many discussions about Goku and his feelings about his family, so I'm just going to cut straight to there.

I think Chi-Chi would've figured it out on her own. Chi-Chi knows her stuff. She knows when something is up. She doesn't take things lightly. I think if Trunks and Goten were ever to get together, she would've stood in the shadows and slowly notice the little signs. I pointed out that yes, she was mad. Yes, she is a lot mellower to Goten than Gohan. That's pretty plain to see. But I still think she still has that dream inside of her to make sure Goten gets married to a lovely wife and have many children. But this is what it comes down to in reality. The happiness of your child. Okay sure, she never really thought of Gohan... She always pushed him. But that's what I said before; it was about how she mellowed down. Heck, her training Goten was really saying something.

It's pretty easy to see that once she has suspicious she would've tried to bring it out of Gohan. You all know that Gohan is such a push over at times. He's too much of a mamma's boy. She could easily just rip information out of him... which is why I brought that into the story too. ((Eh, that's just one of my theories of Gohan. Don't get me wrong, Gohan is actually my favourite character... Followed by Goten and then Trunks! Haha!))

So... now that I sort of explained myself... Are you happy with the choice? Are you happy that I let Goten have it easy while Trunks will have it *possibly* harder? But note I won't be punishing Trunks too badly. I have reasons behind my motives and I hope when the chapter comes when Vegeta and Bulma finds out, you'll accept what I did.

Eh... If I could I would upload rest of the story by now. I have just one more chapter to type up. That chapter is the last one. I don't know how to end a story... as you probably figured that already. But do just remember one thing, there will be a happily ever after. I don't have it in me to end this story on a bad note. I wanted this story to be light and happy, so that's how I'm going to end it.