Life With You

Part 17: Alone: ChiChi

ChiChi clutched her purse tightly as Nimbus descended on her destination. Goku told her about this place so when she saw the palace coming in view, she knew she was near. She knew what she had wasn't enough but it was all the money she and Goku had. She could ask her father for money but she was still too hurt and angry to talk to him. It was only a day since she threw him out of her home.

ChiChi jumped off Nimbus. If this didn't work, ChiChi wasn't sure what she will do to find Gohan. She shook her head clearing herself of any negative thoughts. This has to work.

With her abilities, Baba knew who her visitors were and when they were coming to her palace. And yet, she was still surprised to see Goku's wife show up. She was aware of the situation of Goku being dead and Gohan taken by Piccolo but seeing the woman with a purse and Goku's Power Pole strapped to her back, left the old fortune teller dreading what this young woman wanted to ask her.

Baba floated on her crystal ball to ChiChi. Looking the young woman over, Baba could see ChiChi was visibly wrecked. She knew how Goku died and how her bumbling brother broke the news to ChiChi. It was only yesterday ChiChi found out about her family. Baba found it amazing ChiChi was even out of bed.

ChiChi bowed before Baba. "Hello. I'm Goku's wife, ChiChi. We have a son. His name is Gohan. Goku told me you helped reunite him with his Grandpa Gohan. I hope you can help me now. I would like to use your services to find my son, Gohan. He's being held captive by Piccolo."

Baba's heart sank. She hoped ChiChi wouldn't say this. "ChiChi---"

"I have money." ChiChi offered her purse. "It's all Goku and I have. I know it's not your usual fee but I'm willing to bargain with you. I'll give you what I have and I will fight your warriors until payment is met."

Baba pitied the young woman. Even if she was cold enough take ChiChi's money, she couldn't do it. She was Goku's wife after all. He was a special young man and with the sacrifices he made and continues to make for this planet, it wouldn't be right to take their money. "Listen. I understand you want your son back but he is needed to fight these Saiyans."

"He's a four year old boy!" ChiChi argued. Why was everyone fine with a four year old child training to fight aliens? "He shouldn't be fighting. He should be home with me."

"I understand why you want your son home."

"Then help me," ChiChi begged. "Please."

Baba shook her head. "I'm sorry but I can't."

"Are you not helping me because I yelled at your brother?" ChiChi asked. "I'll apologize to him----"

Baba snorted. "Of course not! That coward deserved you yelling at him. He deserved a swift kick in his shriveled balls for making you wait all night. I'm not heartless. I understand your situation but its best Gohan stays with Piccolo. Your child is very strong."

"You think I don't know that?!" ChiChi snapped. "I know Gohan is strong. Goku is his father. I've seen glimpses of what lies in Gohan but it doesn't mean a child should be on a bloody battlefield. He should be home studying and attending school with kids his age. He should be thinking of safe careers like a scholar or a doctor. People will die when those Saiyans come! It doesn't matter if it's the Saiyans that are killed or one of Goku's friends, there will be death and it's not something a child should see! A child shouldn't see dead bodies! A child shouldn't see horror and violence! A child shouldn't see her father kill!"

"Her?" Baba inquired.

"Him," ChiChi corrected herself. "If Goku had to kill his brother to save our son, then I know he will have to kill these aliens. A child shouldn't see that. A child should never see that side from his father."