The sun had set. Goku was home dining with his family. He didn't have anywhere to train much other than the occasional spar with the gentle giant, Broly, after receiving his next task from his current master, Whis. With no proper chance to train, he spent more time at home.
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Chi-chi: Goku! Stop staring at your food. You're scaring Goten!
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Goku snapped out of his trance and turned to his son.
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Goku: Oh crap! Sorry little guy, I was just thinking about something.
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Goten: Are you okay dad? You've been acting kind of strange today. You barely even touched your food. But I'm not complaining! That just means more for me haha!
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Chi-chi: Goten's right, Goku. You are acting strange.
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Goku: Well I haven't had a proper fight or training session in so long. I guess I'm just itching for some action?
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Chi-chi: We should go visit Gohan! I'm sure he wouldn't mind going a few rounds with you. You've already turned him into a delinquent, at the very least take advantage of it.
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Goten: Can I fight too mom!
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Chi-chi: The only thing you're fighting is those overdue assignments mister.
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Goten: Aw.
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Goku: Cheer up Goten, you'll get to watch at least.
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The Son family slept peacefully that night. All except for Goku. He wrestled with his thoughts as his doubts ate away at him.
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Goku: That guy, is he really me? I don't know what it is, but I feel like he understands something I don't. Could this be what Whis meant by finding balance in my life?
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His thoughts went on for another hour before he finally dozed off to a deep sleep. The night flew by and soon came the next day. Goku had awoken at the perfect hour to catch Gohan at a good time.
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Goku: Alright let's go, I'm all fired up!
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Chi-chi: Goten, make sure to bring your homework. Your big brother Gohan will probably be glad to tutor you once he's done with your dad.
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Goten: Right…
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They both huddled up against Goku so he could teleport them to Gohan's place. They arrived in a n instant, proceeding to ring the doorbell. Videl answered the door, welcoming the guests in.
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Videl: Goku, Chi-chi, Goten, What brings you guys here on such short notice?
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Chi-chi: Oh, Goku here was itching for another fight and Gohan has gotten a lot stronger recently so he thought we could stop by here for a quick round.
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Videl: Saiyans, am I right?
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Chi-chi: I'm sure even my Gohan puts you through similar situations like Goku does to me.
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She said letting out a big sigh.
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Videl: It runs in their blood I guess.
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Videl giggled.
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Videl: Anyways, make yourselves at home, Gohan is up stairs playing with Pan, they should come down any minute now.
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Right as Videl finished talking, Gohan came levitating down with Pan by his side.
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Gohan: Dad? What are you doing here?
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Goku: Your old man just wants a little thrill, how about we go at it for a bit Gohan?
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Gohan: Well that's not exactly what I had in mind for today. But sure! How about we have some breakfast first though, I'm sure you don't want to pass on that dad.
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Gohan descended from the air and held his daughter in his arms while walking towards his father. He handed Goku his granddaughter.
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Goku: I haven't seen you in a minute, Pan. How have you been?
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He asked as he lifted her up. Pan giggled andshook her arms and legs around in excitement. Goku smiled before putting her down and holding her properly again.
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Goku: She's sure bigger than the last time I saw her. She's half saiyan and earthling so I bet even as a baby she's strong. Maybe I could test it, just a little?
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Goku thought to himself as he let go of Pan, allowing her to float.
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Goku: Okay Pan, grandpa is gonna hit you with a powerful flick. Use your strength to block it got that?
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Goku stretched out his arm and flicked his granddaughter who reacted just in time to block the attack. However, she wasn't powerful enough to withstand the force and was knocked against a wall.
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Goku: Crap!
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Pan burst into tears, catching everyone's attention.
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Gohan: Hey, is everything alright?
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Goku hurried to his granddaughter and held her in an attempt to calm her down.
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Goku: Everything is fine!
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He said in a panic.
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Goku: Now now, no more crying, okay?
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Goten peeked into the living room where Goku stood with Pan.
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Goten: Dad, mom told me to come get you, the food is ready!
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Goku: Oh right. I'll be right there..
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Goku made his way to the kitchen. The table was full, with all sorts of breakfast delights. The entire family sat down to enjoy their meal. As Goku sat down to eat, he ate slowly and patiently as opposed to his usual habit of chowing down his meals in seconds. His expression was that of desperation. He fell deep within his thoughts while everyone else took pleasure in eating their meal.
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Goku: This is all I could ask for right? A happy united family, amazing meals, and some strong friends and family I can spar with for fun. Why am I having doubts? I've never considered a different life, so why is it only now that this meal we share seems so trivial to the actual reason I'm here? I'm not that desperate for a good fight am I? There's more to enjoy right now.
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The house suddenly shook with a force similar to an earthquake. The family panicked for a second, searching for the the source of the disturbance.
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Gohan: Dad!
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Goku broke out of his trance and faced his son.
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Goku: Huh?
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Gohan: Quit tapping your foot, dad, you're shaking the house!
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Goku looked down at his foot, realizing he had been tapping it on the ground intensely the entire time he had spent managing his thoughts. He immediately stopped his foot and turned back to his son.
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Goku: I'm sorry, Gohan, I-I don't know what got into me.
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Gohan: It's fine dad. Are you okay? You have been acting strange the entire time and have barely even touched your food.
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Chi-chi: Yeah he's right Goku, you have been a little weird all this time. What's wrong?
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Goku: I'm not sure.
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Gohan smiled and stood up from his seat, with a look of determination in his eyes. He turned a joint in his watch and instantly changed into his heroic getup. Gohan changed his tone of voice into an enthusiastic mood.
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Gohan: I see the problem here! It seems this warrior is looking for a powerful opponent worth his time! Luckily for him, the mighty Great Saiyaman is here to fulfill his request!
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Goku stood with a less gloomy look on his face.
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Goku: Hehe, now we're talking!
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Three space pods made their way to the planet inhabited by the tatsu race.
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"We'll be home soon, I can't wait to show everyone our progress! At last our race will find salvation!"
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