Hey guys how are you doing?

A while back I recommended a story for you guys to read which has for some reason disappeared. Ki-chankle is the maker of said story and on my favourite author list on my profile he's showing up as 12873690 which is confusing me. Ki-chankle if you are reading this, what's happened? Anyway enjoy the chapter.

Chapter 4

5 months later

"Hey Goku. Could you hand me the rice?" Launch asked.

"Sure." Goku said handing her the rice.

"Thanks honey." Launch said kissing him.

"Any luck with that power up?" Launch asked.

"Nothing. If I can use again maybe I can try to understand it more and how to use without the need of being angry." Goku said.

"That would be a benefit if Piccolo were to try to take over the world." Launch said.

"Dada." Gohan said walking to him.

"Hey buddy." Goku said picking him up.

Then Gohan's stomach growled.

"Looks like someone's hungry." Launch said with a smile.

"Lunch." Gohan said reaching for Launch.

Goku handed Gohan to her.

"Let's get you something to eat." Launch said.

Goku smiled as he watched Launch give Gohan some food.

Meanwhile

"Today is the day." Dr Brief said to himself as he activated a machine.

Dr Brief then turned on a camera and looked into the lens.

"Test number 163 for the prototype of my new automated laser cutter. Designed for civilian use such as construction for example. So far there are two completed lens for the laser. One for cutting wood and once through concrete. The most important test for the laser has proven that the laser will not activate when a person or creature is within it's sights and while the laser is active, it forces itself to shut down whenever someone or an animal gets too close to the laser itself and thanks to the security protocols I put in place it can't be overwritten or and a program has been put in place at if the laser malfunctions it automatically shuts down no matter what. Safety for the workers is top priority." Dr Briefs said as he picked up an object the size of his hand.

"Today's test once again is to make sure that this lens which is designed to help the laser cut through solid metal which has so far proven unsuccessful possibly until now. Inserting lens now." Dr Briefs said as he inserted the lens into the machine.

He then put a thick sheet of metal in front of the machine and walked besides the camera.

"Activating in 3, 2, 1." Dr Briefs said as the laser cutter moved.

A thin red beam shot from the tip of the small cannon. Dr Briefs watched in fascination as it cut through the metal. When the beam reached the end of the sheet of metal it shut itself of and the top half of the metal fell to the ground.

"Yes! Test has been successful. Now the laser can cut through 3 materials. Now to make it where the laser can automatically change the lens so I will have to install a scan that will scan which material it will be cutting." Dr Brief said as he turned the machine off.

"This is Dr Brief signing off for today." Dr Brief said as he turned off the camera.

"Time to go home." Dr Brief said.

He gathered his stuff and as he was about to open the door a gunshot was heard. People screamed as Dr Brief opened the door slightly.

"Everyone on the ground now!" A man shouted as another gunshot was heard.

"Where is Dr Brief?" Another man asked.

Dr Brief then closed the door.

"Dr Brief we know you're here! If you don't want anyone to die then you better come out now!" The leader shouted.

'He's bluffing.' Dr Brief thought.

Then another gunshot was heard and a woman screamed and Dr Brief could hear the pain in her scream.

"My next shot will kill someone Dr Brief. You've got five seconds." The leader said.

Dr Brief then stepped out of the room he was in and held hands up.

"I'm here." Dr Brief said.

"I knew you'd listen." The leader said.

The sirens could be heard outside.

"Shit. Silent alarm." The first man said.

"You 5 stay here. Make sure no one gets any funny ideas. Let's go to your office Dr Brief. Let's talk business." The leader said dragging him to his office.

They entered his office.

"Sit down." The leader said.

Dr Brief sat on the chair in front of his desk while the gang leader sat on the other keeping his gun pointed at him.

"What do you want?" Dr Brief asked.

"What do you think?" The leader asked.

"Money. There isn't any money here so why bother with this?" Dr Brief asked.

"That maybe but there is tech here that are worth a fortune inside a vault that can only be opened by one person." The leader said.

Meanwhile

"Guys. You need to see this." Launch said.

Goku and Bulma ran into the living room and the TV showed a news feed at Capsule Corp.

"No demands have been made so far. We have received word that Capsule Corp CEO Dr Brief is being held hostage and has been seen in his office with one of them and a gun is being pointed at him." The news woman said.

"No! Not Dad!" Bulma shouted.

Goku clenched his fist as he watched the news feed. Goku then ran out of the house.

"Goku where are you going?" Bulma asked.

3 minutes later

Goku arrived at Dr Brief and Panchy's house. He knocked on the door and Panchy opened it. She hugged him straight.

"Oh Goku. I can't believe this." Panchy said.

"That's why I'm here Panchy. I'll save him. Is there anyway to get in without being seen?" Goku asked.

"There is a secret entrance that was built when Capsule Corp was built." Panchy said.

"Good. Do you know where it is?" Goku asked.

"I have a picture of when Capsule Corp was built. Thankfully the secret entrance is in the picture even though you can see it." Panchy said as she ran upstairs.

10 minutes later

Goku arrived at the rear side of Capsule Corp and looked at the picture Panchy gave him. He walked towards the build and he walked to the tree. He tapped one of them until he found a camouflaged button.

"Bingo." Goku said putting the picture back in his pocket.

He pressed the button and a part of the floor moved revealing a set of stairs. He walked down the stairs which led to a tunnel.

He walked through the tunnel which caused light to automatically turn on and after a few seconds he came across a dead end which meant he reached the entrance to the building. He looked around and found the button. He was about to push it but a thought came to his head.

'What if they hear noise when this opens? I can take a bullet but the hostages can't.' Goku thought.

Goku closed his eyes and pressed the button and surprisingly the entrance opened without any noise and Goku mentally sighed. He noticed that he was in one of the corridors near the front entrance. He closed the secret entrance. He quietly walked to where the hostages were. He saw 5 men with guns.

'Ok. How can I save the hostages without them getting hurt?' Goku thought.

He then could hear footsteps near him. He walked to where they came from. He peaked around a corner and saw another man walking towards him. When the man reached the corner Goku grabbed and covered the man's mouth with his hand. He then wrapped his right arm around the man's neck and Goku grabbed his own bicep. He then performed a blood choke which rendered the man unconscious. He dragged the man into an empty room so he was hidden from view. He noticed some grenades attached to the man's clothes. He took the grenades that read flashbang on them. He knew what they did since he watched a couple of action films and Bulma had to explain what they did. Goku was wondering where they got them but he focused on the more important matters.

'Ok I can use these. The hostages will get blinded but they won't care since they will be safe. Just need to time it right.' Goku thought as he held a flashbang in his hand.

He walked back to where the hostages were and pulled the pin from the flashbang. He threw it and it exploded in the centre of the hostages blinding everyone but him. Goku grabbed one of the terrorists. Goku slammed the man's head on the wall knocking him out and threw him at two other men. Goku then ran to the other two men and slammed their heads together knocking them out as well. The last two men on the floor regained their sight but before they could do anything Goku held them by their throats.

"Where is Dr Brief?" Goku asked putting pressure on their throats.

"He's with our boss upstairs in his office." One of them said in a strained voice.

He slammed their heads together and were knocked.

"I'll go get the police." One of the hostages said as she was about to run out the front entrance.

Then a gunshot was heard followed by screaming.

"Hurry." Goku said as he ran upstairs.

He rushed up the stairs and pushed open the door to find Dr Brief on the floor holding his leg in pain. He saw the leader pointing his gun at Dr Brief.

"Move and he dies." The leader said.

"Just give up. Your men are down and the police are on their way." Goku said.

"I think not. Not until I get what I came for. Millions in prototype tech." The leader said.

"That's what you're after? Money?" Goku asked.

"Why not?" The leader asked.

"You make it sound like money is the most important thing in the world when it isn't." Goku said.

The leader chuckled as he stood up.

"So you're that type of guy? Pathetic. You don't understand how the world works kid. Allow me to show you." The leader said as he shot Dr Brief in his chest and he screamed.

"This could've be avoided. What is the code?" The leader asked.

Then Goku snapped as he grabbed the leader by his throat and slammed him against the wall.

"No one hurts a member of my family and gets away with it!" Goku shouted as he grabbed the leader by his hair and slammed his face into the wall repeatedly.

By the time he was finished blood coated the wall and the leader fell to the ground. Goku faced away and picked up Dr Brief. He exited the building and looked around for an ambulance.

"SOMEBODY HELP! MY FATHER IN LAW HAS BEEN SHOT!" Goku shouted.

Medics then ran to him with a stretcher which Goku placed Dr Brief on.

1 hour later

Goku sat in the hallway looking at the ground as he waited outside the Dr Brief was in. He was pulled out of his thoughts as the door opened and a doctor walked up to him.

"How is he?" Goku asked.

"There's nothing I can do. The bullet hit his heart. He hasn't got long. Has his family been notified?" The doctor asked.

"Yeah. They're on their way." Goku said.

"Are you a family friend?" The doctor asked.

"He's my father in law." Goku said.

"I see. I'll let you see him." The doctor said walking away.

Goku couldn't move from his seat.

"I should've been there sooner." Goku said.

"Goku!" Bulma shouted.

Goku looked at where Bulma was. Panchy was with her along with Selena and Tights.

"Where's Gohan?" Goku asked.

"He's with Launch. How is he?" Bulma

Goku didn't say anything and tears were visible in his eyes.

"No. No he can't be-" Panchy said as tears fell from her eyes.

"The bullet hit his heart. The doctor said they can't help him. We're allowed to see him." Goku said.

They entered the room and Dr Brief looked that them.

"Hello." Dr Brief said weakly.

"Hi Daddy." Selena said her voice started to break.

"My girls. I'm so glad that you're here." Dr Brief said lifting his hand up.

Bulma held his hand and they started to cry. Goku was trying to hold it together.

"I'm sorry. I should've been faster, then you wouldn't be here." Goku said.

"Don't you dare blame yourself Goku. None of this is your fault. People are just too greedy that they'll do anything to get what they want." Dr Brief said.

"Hard not to blame myself." Goku said.

"Bulma. Tights. Selena. My baby girls. I love you so much." Dr Brief said with a smile.

"We love you too Dad." Tights said.

"Panchy. My beautiful wife." Dr Brief said.

Bulma let go of his hand and moved back and Panchy held his hand.

"Every day, I remind myself of how lucky I was when we met and when we got married. When I thought I couldn't get more lucky, but when you told me you were pregnant with Tights, nothing could keep me from being happy. I love you." Dr Brief said.

"I love you too." Panchy said as her voice broke.

"Girls, can I have a chat with Goku alone please?" Dr Brief asked.

"Sure. Just in case. We'll miss you Dad." Bulma said.

"I'll never be gone because there is one place I will be." Dr Brief said pointing to where their hearts were.

The girls left and Goku sat down.

"Why? Why would they do this?" Goku asked.

"Money." Dr Briefs said.

"But why? Money is just a thin piece of paper." Goku said.

"No everyone has the same opinion Goku. It's just a piece of paper which can potentially do a lot damage. It can change a person's life in a good way or bad. Money is strange. It can be nothing or it can be dangerous. Strange isn't it?" Dr Brief asked.

"Why did you want to talk to me alone?" Goku asked.

"Goku. Years ago I lost a good friend of mine. He got married and the love they had for each other was massive. 2 months later his wife died of cancer. While he was in mourning he lost the will to live so he hanged himself in his home." Dr Brief said.

"That's terrible." Goku said.

"I know. The reason I'm telling you this because I'm afraid that Panchy will do the same thing and I want you to promise me you won't let that happen just she does. Please don't let her do that. She has her whole life ahead of her." Dr Brief said.

"I promise." Goku said.

"Thank you Goku. I want to tell you something else. It's about Panchy." Dr Brief said.

"What is it?" Goku asked.

"Have you ever noticed how she looks the same from when you met us when you were a kid?" Dr Brief asked.

"Now that you mention it she does look the same as she was back then. Even for her age she still looks like she's in her mid-20s." Goku said.

"I can explain that. When she was pregnant with Bulma and Selena, we were told that she wouldn't survive during the birth and naturally I didn't want that to happen so I got to work on making a serum that would prevent it. We tested it on animals and it worked. It worked on Panchy as well but it had a couple of side effects. Good and bad. It saved her life and somehow gave her a longer lifespan. The downside was that it rendered her infertile which means she can't have kids again." Dr Brief said.

"Man. Sorry to hear that." Goku said.

"It's fine. Her lifespan doubled and I don't want her waste all that time she has. You can ask anyone this Goku that when someone dies, they would want their loved one to move on and be happy and I want that for Panchy. It might not happen but I want her to have that choice." Dr Brief said while Goku just stayed silent.

"Goku, take care of the family for me. Tell Gohan stories about me." Dr Brief said.

"I will." Goku said.

"I'm so glad Bulma met you. Just in case I won't be mad." Dr Brief said.

"Won't be mad at what?" Goku asked.

Dr Brief then looked up at the ceiling. He smiled as he closed his eyes. Then the machine that monitored his heartbeat flatlined. That did it for Goku as he broke down in tears.

2 weeks later

Goku and the girls watched as Dr Brief's coffin was lowered into the ground. Goku looked at the girls who were crying with no hint of stopping and he couldn't blame them. He held Bulma in his arm who cried in his shoulder. He was staying strong for them. The last words Dr Briefs said to him still fresh in his mind. Being the eldest Tights became CEO of Capsule Corp which has taken a toll on her mentally as the memories of her visiting her father when he was working kept repeating itself. When the coffin reached the bottom. Goku walked closer to it.

'I'll make sure the family is taken care of.' Goku thought.

1 month later

"Come on Mum. Pick up." Bulma said.

"What's wrong?" Goku asked.

"I'm trying to call Mum. I've called twice. I'm getting worried." Bulma said.

"I'll go around and see her." Goku said.

10 minutes later

Goku knocked on the door and there was no answer.

"Panchy!" Goku shouted.

Luckily Goku had a spare key with him and unlocked the door. He looked around the house and didn't see her. He went to the kitchen and saw a note.

Kids

I have gone to the place where me and your father went for our first date. I don't want to be disturbed.

Your mother

Goku tore the note apart and left the house locking the door behind.

30 minutes later

Panchy sat near a cliff ledge looking at the ocean view reminiscing the time she first came here. The water splashed against the cliffside. She heard footsteps behind her and she stood up. She turned around and saw Goku running towards her. Panchy stepped back as Goku got closer.

"Panchy. Thank god you're ok." Goku said.

"Why are you here? I didn't want to be disturbed." Panchy said.

"I know but I'm afraid I can't just leave you alone." Goku said.

"I didn't want anyone to see this." Panchy said as she let herself fall backwards.

"NO!" Goku shouted as he jumped after her.

He saw sharp pointed rock sticking out of the water. He grabbed Panchy by her waist and fired a Ki blast at the rocks which destroyed them. Goku held Panchy in his arms as they landed in the water. Goku kept hold of Panchy as he brought up to the surface of the water. He held as he knew a beach was around the corner. He swam to the beach and let Panchy go.

"Why?" Panchy asked.

"Why not?" Goku asked.

"I want to be with him. I miss him. I can't stand being alone anymore." Panchy said.

"He wouldn't want you to kill yourself. Why do you think you're alone? We've still got us." Goku said.

"You don't understand Goku. When I wake up in the morning keeping reaching to the other side of the bed like I used to. I keep cooking food for 2 out of habit. I can't take it anymore." Panchy said.

"I know you miss him. We all do but he doesn't want you to kill yourself." Goku said.

"How would you know that?" Panchy asked.

"He figured you would do this so I made him a promise to make sure you don't kill yourself. I intend to keep that promise Panchy. I will not let you do this. Did you even think about the girls before you decided to do this? What about Gohan? It's bad enough that he won't be able to know his grandfather." Goku said.

Panchy burst out crying and hugged Goku burying her face in his chest.

"You are not alone Panchy. You've still got a family who love you." Goku said.

"I'm sorry." Panchy said in a muffled voice.

"Look I know it's hard but I told him that I would take care of all of you and that's what I'm going to do. You're staying with us from now on. No objections." Goku said as Panchy looked at him.

Goku then held her hand and helped her stand up.

"Come on. Let's go home." Goku said and Panchy nodded.

1 year later

As time went by Panchy started to feel better mentally. Being away from everything that reminded her of her husband really helped her out. After a couple of months she sold the house she had lived in for years and bought a flat. She kept a few belonging but the rest she sold. Panchy told everyone what she tried to do and unsurprisingly they were not happy. Thankfully Goku was there defuse the tension. She started to date for a while but they ended in bad ways. The men she went out with weren't interested in her the way she wanted which was her personality. A couple of them tried to grope her and rush to the 'good' part which she didn't like. So after a couple of dates she gave up.

Panchy just arrived as Goku and Bulma's house. She knocked on the door and Goku opened it. He was also holding Gohan.

"Nana!" Gohan shouted.

"Hey Gohan! How's my grandson?" Panchy asked pinching his cheek.

"He was sick on the carpet a minute ago." Goku said.

"Aw poor thing. Come on Gohan. Nana will make you her secret soup to make you feel better." Panchy said Goku handed Gohan to her.

Goku smiled as Panchy took Gohan into the kitchen. He followed them and he grabbed a mop to get rid of the puke on the carpet. After he did that he cleaned the mop and put it back.

"Hey Goku. Where is Launch and Bulma?" Panchy asked.

"They went to have a girls day out shopping. Selena and Tights went with them." Goku said.

"They didn't even invite me?" Panchy asked.

"They tried to call you but you didn't answer the phone." Goku said.

"When was this?" Panchy asked.

"An hour ago." Goku said.

"I was at home then. My phone must not be working right." Panchy said.

"No matter." Goku said.

"I'll get dinner cooked for when they come back." Panchy said.

The phone then started to ring.

"I'll get it." Goku said as he walked to it.

"Hello." Goku said.

"Hi Goku." Bulma said.

"Oh hey Bulma. Panchy is here." Goku said.

"Oh good. Did you tell her what we wanted you to tell her?" Bulma asked.

"Yeah. I can't believe you of all people want me to do this." Goku said.

"It was launch's idea. I merely came up with the plan." Bulma said.

"This is going to be so weird." Goku said.

"I agree but I want Mum to be happy." Bulma said.

"I do too." Goku said.

"Well you know what to do. See you later." Bulma said.

"See you later." Goku said.

"Was that Bulma?" Panchy asked.

"Yeah. She said she was sorry that you couldn't join them and she'll be back in a couple of hours." Goku said.

"That's fine. I've got plenty of time to cook. I'm making my special chicken curry." Panchy said.

Panchy giggled as Goku started to drool. She can remember when Goku first tried it and after the first bite he couldn't stop eating it. She was glad that Bulma gave her a heads up on his large appetite.

"You'll have to wait Goku. It won't be done for a couple of hours." Panchy said.

Goku groaned and Panchy giggled again.

1 hour later

Goku was playing with Gohan and unknown to him Panchy was watching them. It warmed her heart to see them like this. She could never thank Goku for all that he did over months. She noticed the change in him after her husband died. She had noticed at one point of how the family started to drift apart while they were in mourning. Tights with her being the CEO of Capsule Corp which didn't help due to the memories she had of her father there didn't help. Selena couldn't handle being around the places that reminded her of the good times she had with Dr Brief. Bulma had it bit easier because she had Goku, Launch and Gohan. Her attempted suicide made worse. If it wasn't for Goku they would've drifted further apart. He was the tether that kept the family together and she couldn't thank him enough for that.

"Hey Goku can I talk to you for second?" Panchy asked.

"Sure. Here buddy." Goku said handing Gohan one of his toys back.

He was about to stand up before he saw Panchy sit next to him.

"I can't thank you enough Goku." Panchy said.

"For what?" Goku asked.

"Everything you've done this past year and a half. Saving me. Keeping our family together. I wouldn't have known what to do if you weren't around." Panchy said.

"No need to thank me Panchy. I promised Dr Brief I'd take care of this family and that's what I did. He wouldn't have like it if things turned out differently." Goku said.

"I agree. It's just that after all that you have done for us it's just that there's nothing we can do to thank you. Me and Bulma talked about this the other day and she agrees with me." Panchy said.

"Panchy. You do not need to thank me. Family is the most important thing in the world to me. I couldn't stand by and do nothing. When you tried dating again, we were happy but we know how that ended. I swear I would've punched some sense into those guys you dated." Goku said.

Panchy looked down in sadness at the memories. They never did anything bad to her it was just that one of the men she dated were showing her off like some sort of object and another man was just after sex and that put her off dating.

"Panchy look at me." Goku said placing his hands on her face.

"Me and Bulma want you to be happy. Dr Brief even said to me that he would want you to be happy as well. Those guys you dated didn't see how lucky they were because of their way of thinking." Goku said.

Panchy stared into his eyes as she smiled at what he said. She couldn't contain herself and kissed him on his lips. Goku was surprised at the action but wasn't at the same time. Panchy realised what she did and pulled back. Goku noticed tears started to form in her eyes.

"I-i'm sorry." Panchy said as she stood up and went to leave.

Goku stopped her by grabbing her wrist. He smiled as he pulled her back to down the settee. Panchy was confused but turned to shock as Goku kissed her. She was feeling a mixture anger and confusion She was about say something but she watched as Goku picked up the phone and dialled a number.

"Hey Bulma. Just like you expected." Goku said.

Panchy's confusion grew as she was wondering what was going on.

"Bulma wants to talk to you." Goku said handing her then phone.

Panchy started to feel scared as she put the phone to her ear.

"H-hi Bulma." Panchy said nervously.

"No need to be scare Mum. I'll explain." Bulma said.

Bulma spent a couple of minutes explaining her plan.

"So you and Launch pretended to go shopping so me and Goku could be alone together?" Panchy asked.

"Yeah. I noticed overtime that you started to develop feelings for Goku and knew you would never act on them. Like Goku said, we want you to be happy. It will be weird for us for a while but as long as you are happy then I don't mind sharing Goku with you." Bulma said.

Panchy remained silent as she processed what Bulma said.

"Bulma, I can't believe you would do this for me. Thank you." Panchy said.

"No problem Mum. You do realise we can't tell Tights or Selena. They won't like this." Bulma said.

"What if they ever catch us?" Panchy asked.

"We'll cross that bridge if we ever come to it." Bulma said.

"I want to tell you one condition about this." Panchy said.

"Go ahead." Bulma said.

"While I like thought of getting married to Goku but I don't want to complicate things so for that I won't marry Goku. Think of me as more of a lover." Panchy said.

"If that's what you want then we got no problem with it." Bulma said.

"Thank you Bulma." Panchy said.

"No problem. Now hang up the phone and kiss Goku." Bulma said.

"You got it." Panchy said as she did that.

Panchy then kissed Goku. Goku could feel the love being poured into the kiss. He held her in his arms as they laid down on the settee as they made out. During that time Goku realised something.

'This is what Dr Brief meant when he said he wouldn't mad.' Goku thought.

Done

How was the chapter? I was going to include a lemon between Panchy and Goku but with how long I took to write this I left it out. There will be one at some point. I might put it in the next chapter. Anyway I'll see you in the next chapter.

Peace