Chain to a Forgotten Land

Family Ties and a Hidden Pain

*WARNING* This chapter will have emotional content. If you wish to go through a titanic like state, then please continue. If not, then please continue.
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1st Person (As always my friends)

I flew around for a little while before going home. I wanted my mother to see me and know how much I loved her and that I will always be there for her. I landed at grocery stores and bought plenty of meats and vegetables. Just to be clear, I had been working on my off days from training. I had made roughly 3 thousand dollars and planned on using it for this exact moment. After getting the food, I continued to a jewelry store and got a 15 KT gold ring. Next, I bought my mom a bouquet of roses and tulips. Everything was ready so I landed at our farm outside of Amenbo Island and approached the door. I opened it with my left pinky and thumb and say all the groceries on the table. "Mom! Are you ready for the best day ever?!" She ran down the stairs and grabbed me in a big hug with tears rolling down her cheeks. "I've missed you so much! You've gotten more muscular too! You've sure been training hard huh?" My mom smiled and let go. "Oh! I see you bought groceries. Are you planning me to cook dinner?" I laughed. "Mom. I'm here to make you dinner and *pulls out the ring box* I wanted to give you this. I know you lost your wedding ring years ago, so I thought I'd get you another ring to make up for it." She was now in tears again as she hugged me and put the ring on her finger. "Thank you Austin. I'll never take this ring off as long as I live!" I then took the two bouquets of flowers and placed them into vases.

After preparing everything inside, I went to the shack outside and got our grill and fired it up. The burning coals cleared my mind of everything as I took out the two large steaks and put the on the grill. I now began to tenderize and season them. The scent of the spices was enough to make my mouth water. Now, on the top grill rack, I took the tomatoes, peppers and onions, which I had diced and wrapped in tin foil, and placed them there to cook with the meats.

After about twenty minutes of cooking, I brought in the meal to my mother, we prayed and we began eating. "So, Austin. Why're you doing all of this?" My mother looked both happy and skeptical. "I wanted to show how much I love you mom. I haven't been around much so this next week, I'm going to make you as happy as possible to make up for missing your birthday and Mother's Day. Also, I was very hungry."

That next week was the most if ever seen my mom smile. We went to the park and went bird and cloud watching. We took walks and took very scenic pictures. I also took her to an aquarium and we went to the zoo to see some exotic animals. As we drove home, I told my mother that I wouldn't be home for another year because I had to train more. "That's alright Austin. I know you're worried about this android threat. I know that they're coming here too...I know you didn't tell me because you didn't want me to worry, but back when I was young, I met Kami, so he has kept me updated on you. It's alright if anything happens. Just know that I will always love you and I know that you love me. Now, be careful training and I want to meet this Tai the next time you visit. Okay?" I was now in tears. "Okay mom. I'll be careful and I'll bring Tai the next time I visit. I love you!" I flew off back toward Goku's house. I was now motivated even more to protect my mother from these androids...no matter how long I have to train.

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I landed in front of Goku's home and went inside. Chi-Chi hugged me and asked how everything went. "It was alright. My mom knows about the androids coming to Amenbo though...it'll be alright though! I'll protect her and the rest of the island from those awful creatures."
"Okay Austin. Goku, Gohan, Tai and Piccolo are already in the woods. Goku told me to tell you to not worry about training today and-" I flew toward Goku's power level at top speed. "rest." Chi-Chi sighed. "That boy is always so energetic."