The Legend of Aliens and Flying People
Chapter 2

Son Home, 439 East District

"Goten, get your father and tell him to be home in about 6 minutes," Chichi ordered, setting down the popcorn and soda. "Time starts now."

Goten nodded in acknowledgment and immediately boosted off in search of his father. He had an idea where he was though, and it wasn't that far from Mt. Paozu. Goku usually trained by the waterfall about a few mountain ranges away, a safe distance from the house as to not destroy it with ki quakes and the like. His new god ki needed training after all, and Goku could not wait to master it.

"Mom, I'm here with Videl," announced Gohan, touching down with his wife on the Son family porch. Chichi called out in reply while cooking a lot more in anticipation of his husband's hunger.

"Gohan! Welcome home," she greeted, then turned and smiled sweetly at Videl. "Hello dear. How's the child coming along?"

"I suffer from the usual symptoms, but besides that it's been pretty normal I guess," replied Videl, holding Gohan's hand.

Chichi folded her arms, one hand holding a spatula. "Gohan, when are you going to settle down?" Gohan gulped at the question while Videl just smiled, taking it all in stride.

"M-mom! I haven't even laid my nest egg yet," complained Gohan. He got teased by his mother everyday after Dende's announcement at Bulma's party.

"'Yet' being the keyword there," retorted Chichi, twirling the spatula she was holding. "We'll be watching an exclusive interview about Videl being married, so we might all as well assume that you two are already planning on building a home."

"Actually, we still haven't finalized everything Chichi," offered Videl to ease Gohan's embarrassment. It seemed like a good idea, until Chichi suddenly turned on her with twinkling eyes. Videl regretted helping her husband.

"Oh Videl dear," said Chichi in what Gohan recognized was her love-love gossip voice. "Call me mom or mother, would you? Me and your father had decided on it ever since you two became official."

"Okay, m-m-mother," stuttered the former Junior Budokai champion, her face red from all the blushing she was doing the past few minutes.

"I'm home!" called Goku. "Has the program started yet?"

Chichi ran back to the kitchen while calling out, "In a few!" Goten greeted Videl first, while Goku scarfed down some scallions left over from breakfast before greeting her.

"Hello, Goku," bowed Videl to her husband's father. Goku just laughed in response and quipped.

"That's right, call me Goku for now. I'll feel really old if you follow Chichi and start calling me 'dad' all of a sudden."

"ARE YOU SAYING I'M OLD, MISTER?" bellowed Chichi from the kitchen, busy with organizing the mountains of food. Videl scampered towards the kitchen to distract Chichi from blowing her voice box out and making the other people's eardrums throb as a result.

"Great crisis management skills," said Gohan to no one in particular, amazed at Videl's awareness.

"It's on, it's on!" called Goten from the living room. He got a few platefuls of large ham bones and a gallon of cold milk tea along with him for lunch. The interview was to be aired at 12 noon primetime. It had the highest viewership, and it was usually dominated by variety shows, but this day ZTV had taken about 95% of viewership ratings. Any news about the Satan family was big news after all.

"... and now please welcome, Teeto, Vic Diesel, and Joey Leblanc for The TV&J Show!" Applause blared from the television speakers as the announcer's voice listed off the sponsors. "... Zony, make believe like no other, and in partnership with..."

Goku was amazed at the amount of sponsors the show had. "Oi Chichi, does this show have this many sponsors every episode?" His wife shook her head, indicating that today was very special and many companies wanted to cash in. It was the obvious move after all.

Briefs Estate, West City

Inside the Gravity Room, Vegeta was confused. His confusion was such that he didn't realize that he had been doing the same pinky pushups under 200 times gravity for the 300th repetition now. He sensed Trunks coming through the corridor and so opted to intercept his son. He wanted to clear his mind about something, but it didn't help that Trunks was doing something strange himself. That something strange was Trunks carrying a load of food to the family's home theater.

"Son, I thought your mother forbade you from bringing food anywhere in this house except outside and on the picnic tables," Vegeta remarked. Trunks just raised an eyebrow.

"Today's a special day, dad," he replied as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. Vegeta tried to remember all the important dates Bulma hammered into his head.

"What day is it today... nevermind," said Vegeta to himself as he followed his son to the home theater, wondering why his woman allowed Trunks to bring food in, and why she was there to begin with.

"Woman!" he called from the doorway. Vegeta approached Bulma, who was seated on a red pouf, channel-surfing until she got to ZTV. "Woman, something strange is happening." Meanwhile, Trunks got busy chowing down on his lunch.

Bulma wasn't responding one bit. Vegeta growled for a moment, then relented. "Bulma, I want to ask you something."

"Yes my charming Saiyan prince, what is it?" cooed Bulma in a cutesy voice, smiling up at him. The prince chose to ignore it and carried on.

"The city is in total standstill. As far as I can sense, transportation outside has stopped, all of them," he revealed. "Is this the appearance of a new villain? Or is it another god?"

Bulma smiled at him. "Relax you big worrier, it's because of what's coming up. Here, sit with me and we'll watch this together." Vegeta opted to stand, but didn't stay far away from her.

TV&J Show, Satan City

Teeto: Today, we're having a special, special guest!

Vic: I think the whole world knows, Teeto. No need to embellish it.

Joey: Our guest is from our very own ZTV and the lead reporter of KBC News, Jimmy Firecracker!

Applause from the crowd ensues, accompanied by hoots and whistles. Jimmy enters with much fanfare and twice the amount of confetti compared to the regular episodes. He stands on stage with the three hosts with a big grin on his face.

Joey: Jim, we've known each other for a long time, we've been in this industry for years. Tell us, how did you come along this golden nugget of information?

Teeto: Everyone's crazy about it Jim. Ever since the commercial aired about a week ago, talkshows and gossip columns couldn't stop talking about it.

Vic: Well duh you two, Mr. Satan himself did institute media blackout on his daughter. Who were we to disobey?

Jimmy: Well, I came across Mr. Satan one day while I was playing golf. We hit it off and one thing led to another, I'm interviewing Videl about her marriage.

Teeto: So you mean all this happened because you got lucky, is that it?

Jimmy: A little professionalism goes a long way.

Joey: Weren't you afraid of breaking the champ's rules?

Jimmy: Got his permission, got her daughter's permission, and her husband was all for it too. Too bad I didn't have a camera though.

Vic: Great job, Jim. You just spoiled it to the whole world that all we have is an audio clip.

Teeto waits for the laughter to subside, and proceeds to present the audio clip to the world. He had no doubt in his mind that it would go viral.

Jimmy: You should have seen this coming, but why keep it a secret?

Videl: *laughs* Not to brag, but I know I'm kind of high profile, and my husband is not the showbiz type. We talked about it with our families and decided to conduct a small ceremony, away from prying eyes. Also, you know the blackout that Papa gave the media.

Jimmy: Marriage and the things that come with it, how have you dealt with them in lieu of all your crimefighting achievements?

Videl: Crimefighting will always be part of my life, that will never change... but as I get older, I realize that I have to settle down sometime. I wouldn't want my husband to be worried sick all the time with my dangerous activities.

Jimmy: This husband of yours... how about his name?

Videl: *pauses* Sorry. I don't think he'd appreciate it. Maybe in the future when we're comfortable with it, but right now we like things the way they are.

Jimmy: We understand. But just to throw us a bone, what qualities made you fall for him in the first place?

Videl: Qualities like being smart, kind, and handsome? *laughs* No, I fell for him because he was himself. I've dated guys, but he was the first one I truly felt at ease with because he had no facade to show me. Well, that was when I broke him down of course. *laughs again*

Jimmy: When you broke him down? What do you mean? Are you saying that you're the one who made the first move?

Videl: Don't tell him I told you... ah, this is an interview! *laughs* Oh well, too late. Yes, I made the first move. For someone as smart as he is, he's as dense as the densest matter in the universe, whatever that is.

Jimmy: You've been laughing quite a lot. You really love him, huh?

Videl: From the bottom of my heart, I love him very much.

Jimmy: Congratulations on your marriage.

Videl: Thank you.

While the clip was going on, the screen had been showing the audience's reactions as well as the various cameras set in dfferent areas of the city recording the people watching TV&J.

Vic: I have no words to say. Unbelievable.

Teeto: That was quite the interesting piece, Jimmy.

Joey: You've outdone yourself. How was she during the interview?

Jimmy: How was she... if I had to describe it, it would be angelic. She's a different woman from the one we know. What we know her as is this feisty heroine who never gave up in a hail of bullets. I saw her that day as a married woman contented with a peaceful life. She even gave me some pot roast from her house to take home. In the past she'd never do that to me. All I'd get from her usually is, "Hmph!"

Teeto: Did you ask her if she would participate in the upcoming Tenkaichi Budokai?

Jimmy: I didn't, but I don't think she would. When I met her she was cooking three large pots of something delicious. She still has her reflexes though. She wouldn't be Videl without it.

Vic: How so?

Jimmy: I tripped on the stair of my jetcopter as I left her house. She caught me, a 200 lb man, from a standstill about 7 or 8 meters away. That's combat prowess right there.

Teeto: What happened to the pot roast?

Jimmy: Oh don't worry, it was safe. The missus and I shared it over some wine and drinks. The kids had it for breakfast the next morning. Delicious, that one. Never would have expected it from feisty Videl, haha.

Kame House

"Hey 18, I think you'd be cuter if you told Krillin you loved him more often," said Master Roshi, looking at the television, where the hosts were now interviewing the audience members about their own theories and impressions of the marriage.

"She doesn't need to do that," rebuked Krillin, feeding Marron her crushed carrot and assorted vegetables. "18's plenty cute enough."

"Mama cute! Mama cute!" gurgled Marron cutely, earning her a small smile from her mother. "Papa... Papa maybe cute!" Krillin's eyebrows shot up with maybe.

"The only thing cute about you is your height though Krillin," Oolong quipped, making Krillin stare at him deadpan. Roshi, Marron, and 18 laughed with the pig.

"Still, it's nice to have your wife tell you that she loves you once in a while, right babe?" smiled Krillin in 18's direction. The woman in question raised her left eyebrow for a moment, as if considering it.

"I'll do it if you take a picture of Vegeta naked in the shower," she replied, making Krillin groan and the combo of Roshi and Oolong laugh their bellies out.

Briefs Estate, West City

The Briefs family looked on as TV&J was slowly wrapping up their program.

"Bulma, was Gohan's wife really that cheesy?" inquired Vegeta, his hands on his hips. He couldn't believe that a warrior like Videl could turn into the woman that she was in the interview. After all, Chichi was someone fierce herself too.

Bulma made space for Vegeta to sit, and patted the vacant space. "Of course she is. Every woman is like that with her man. The whole Son family is like that, even if they don't show it often." Vegeta bristled at the statement and complied right away with her unspoken request, but not in the way she thought he would. First, he lifted her out of the pouf. Next, he made her sit on his lap. He then motioned Trunks over to sit on Bulma's lap.

"Vegeta, this is just me but... are you being sweet right now?" She was curious as to what brought the desired seating preference about.

Vegeta buried his face in Bulma's left shoulder. "Shut up and change the channel." A moment passed before he added, "Don't tell Kakarrot about this!"

Trunks would sleep right away on his mother's bosom, but not before feeling safe and happy with some quality family time.

Son Home, 439 East District

Videl and Gohan were flushed to their necks as Chichi and Goten mercilessly piled on the couple by imitating the interview. Goten was laughing at how fun the activity was while Chichi was laughing more on the jokes.

"Okay, so what's your husband's worst fear?" mumbled Goten in his fake baritone.

"Washing the dishes!" Chichi and Goten were in tears at this point; the jokes wouldn't stop.

"Uhuh uhuh, so can you give us a story of your husband's pooping habits?"

"Weeeelll, there was one time when he turned Super Saiyan..."

Gohan complained loudly. "Mooooommmm!" Everyone was at the table laughing now. Goku decided that he wanted in.

"Hey! I'm Videl's father-in-law," he said as he shook Goten's hand. Goten was nodding sagely. "I can't give out much, but I can say that shit was long!"

Goten had completely lost it and had started pounding the ground outside the house causing mini-tremors. Chichi, who would normally scold Goten for doing it, was busy laughing in Goku's arms. Videl was also giggling in Gohan's protective embrace. Gohan was busy pulling the grape face.

After things had calmed down and Chichi saying it gave her abs the best workout in recent years, Videl sat in the living room as Goten and Gohan washed the dishes. Goku sat across her with Chichi staying close. He took a sip of lemon juice out of a pitcher and spilled some on the coffee table. Chichi sighed and tried to wipe the mess up with her scarf but Goku stopped her and wiped it off himself with part of his gi.

Videl smiled at this little show of familial love. "You're both so wonderful."

Chichi was stumped. "What brought this about, Videl?"

"Well, I know my dad dotes on me and loves me, but I miss when we were still ordinary people... and more importantly, complete," she said, reminiscing. Goku's grip tightened on Chichi's hand. "Like what you are right now. Maybe I'm a little envious."

"Videl, I can tell you this," said Goku. "I haven't been a good father. Heck, Vegeta's a better dad than I am."

"Goku!" admonished Chichi. "That's not true!" Goku shook his head in disagreement.

"No, Chichi," he said, looking down at his feet. "I wasn't around for Gohan and Goten much."

"You were saving the world," Chichi reasoned. "True you left us and died, but that was the price of something noble. It's much better than the usual cheating that we see in soaps."

"Mom's right, dad," said Gohan in agreement, Goten nodding along.

"We don't blame you at all dad," said the little kid, blowing bubbles into his soapy hands.

"Videl, you say you're envious of us, but that doesn't mean you begrudge your dad, right?" asked Gohan who wiped his hands on his trousers. She violently shook her head.

"I wouldn't dream of hating my dad!" she exclaimed as she burst teary-eyed. "I don't blame him for lying about his achievements, or mom's death, or putting up a front, or lying blatantly, or..." Gohan interrupted her spiel with a hug.

"Shhh, it's okay," Gohan whispered, rubbing her head and back as she cried on his shirt. "You have a family now. You have us. You have..."

Goku, Chichi, and Goten joined in as Videl cried her heart out.

"Mr. Satan will be in this hug someday, right dad?" asked Goten.

"I can ask Baba if Videl's mom can come down for a day," he replied, "so this hug will be complete." Chichi smiled at Goku's small act of kindness.

After they all broke up and Videl calmed down, the Son family was ready to tuck in. Gohan was at the door, ready to escort his wife home when Chichi called Videl one more time. "Hey Videl, will your father be home tomorrow?"

"As far as I know, yes he will be," replied the half-saiyan's wife. "Is there something I should know about?"

"Can you cancel all your appointments tomorrow? We'll have a talk with your dad and Gohan."

Gohan and Videl flew into the afternoon sky, wondering what kind of spirit possessed Chichi to meet up with Mr. Satan personally.

A/N: Did Gohan and Videl already marry by the time the film came out? Was their house already built? I don't remember but what the heck. Anyway, I'm going to try and introduce some original characters in the next chapter (OC) so please bear with me.