| Chapter 1: What�s Really There It was dark. That can easily be explained. It was night. But why was Goku still awake? He wandered outside, not knowing what kind of feeling he felt going through his veins this time. �Why can�t I shake it off? I know something is definitely wrong here,� he whispered to himself. �Goku?� He turned around and saw his wife, ChiChi, standing there, looking as worried as ever. Her hair was flowing over her shoulders; a sight you rarely see. �What�s the matter? Why are you still up?� She walked over to him and placed her soft hand on his strong arm. �Oh, I�just can�t sleep, that�s all. Go back to bed, honey,� Goku assured her with a forced smile. �Goku, I know something�s wrong. I can feel it in you. What is it?� ChiChi asked again. �It�s nothing. I don�t want you to worry about it. Please ChiChi, just go back to bed,� Goku urged. He kissed her forehead and started to nudge her away. �Why are you pushing me away?� ChiChi whimpered. �Because. I don�t want you to be concerned,� Goku answered. �I don�t have much of a choice, do I? You�re my husband. I�m supposed to know everything,� ChiChi stated. �If you knew everything, it would be too hard on you. That�s why I keep things from you sometimes. Because I�m protecting you,� Goku remarked. �I understand that, dear. But I have to know. You worry me,� ChiChi commented. �Please ChiChi, don�t worry about it. If I know that it�s something that you can handle, I�ll tell you. Until then, you can�t know. I�m sorry,� he apologized. ChiChi nodded. �Okay. I�ll see you in the morning. Hopefully by then everything will be better,� ChiChi said. She kissed Goku�s cheek, and walked back in the house. Goku watched her go. He turned around again and looked at the sky. �I hope you�re right, ChiChi. I hope in the morning everything will be better,� Goku sighed. �But I still have no idea what this could be. Or maybe my mind is running wild. I just don�t know.� He felt a strong hand on his shoulder. He turned his head and saw Gayah. She looked concerned. �Why are you still awake? It�s 1 in the morning. Is something bothering you? I heard ChiChi get into bed, saying something about hoping everything is going to be okay. Care to tell me what�s going on?� Gayah asked. �I feel something. I don�t know what it is. I just have this�feeling. And I�m not sure what kind of feeling it is,� Goku started. �The feeling that you never thought you would feel? Like complete emptiness? Yeah, I�ve been feeling that too,� Gayah answered. �You have? For how long?� Goku asked. �A few days. When it first started, it wasn�t that noticeable, but now�it�s getting worse. I think something is coming,� Gayah thought aloud. Goku nodded. �Me too. I�ve never felt anything like this before. Frieza, Cell and Majin Buu were both filled with evil, but�this is much different,� Goku said. �Each one is worse than the last, Goku. That�s how it�s always been. From Raditz to Buu. And that�s how it�s always going to be,� Gayah informed. �I know that. But I really wish that these things wouldn�t happen,� Goku informed. �We all do. But for right now, we just have to enjoy as much of life as we can before it ends suddenly,� Gayah commented. Goku looked up. �You�re right. And I know what I have to do,� Goku replied. He kissed his sister on the cheek. �Thanks for coming out here. At least I know that I�m not the only one feeling the pain.� Gayah smiled. �You never are. Good night.� And with that, Gayah walked back in the house. Goku sighed. �I died twice already. If I�m going to die a third time�� Goku faded off. He walked in the house and into his bedroom where ChiChi was fast asleep. �I hate to wake her�� He got in bed and nudged her easily. Her eyes opened and she looked at Goku. �Goku? What is it?� she asked. He leaned down and kissed her passionately on the lips. He moved away when he realized ChiChi needed to catch her breath. �G-Goku? Are you alright?� �I�m fine. But right now, ChiChi, all that�s on my mind is you,� Goku whispered. ChiChi�s eyes widened. �Uhh�� Goku kissed her again, wrapping his arms around her, not wanting to ever let go. And he never did let her go, for he joined them together that night, showing their love for one another. And straight after, they fell asleep in each other�s arms. |