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This is a commission for the darling Schubskie , earlier than I thought, 3 weeks turned into like 3 hours. I'm sorry it's so short. This is my first DBZ story but I adore Piccolo so it wasn't that hard R&R and enjoy, especially Schubskie.

I do not cry.

When you train someone for years, it's hard to see them threatened. I remember training Gohan like it was yesterday, I never forgot him. All these years, sitting alone, waiting. But I did not cry for him.

I don't regret sacrificing myself for him, I think it was the best decision I had made. Seeing him, so strong, watching over him. Watching him suffer, watching him think of me. Watching him regret everything about the day that I cherish; my only true friend. But still, I would not cry, not for this.

These reasons are all why, my reaction to seeing him, here, was so surprising.

I was sitting as I normally do, watching the earthlings live out their lives when I noticed I could not find his presence there, or anywhere. I saw a flash of light behind me and turned suddenly, although this was common in the afterworld, I just felt something strange about this particular flash, a presence.

"Piccolo?" No, that voice, not here.

"Go-Gohan."

No, I did not cry, usually. But when you are finally returned to the arms of your lover, in the afterworld of all places, even the strongest of men would cry. Even someone like Vegeta.

Well that was short. I hoped you all enjoyed (please REVIEW/FAVORITE if you did). I especially hoped you, Schubskie, enjoyed it. I know it was sad and I will write you a happy one if you so choose. Also, I am still open for commissions so by all means send me a note.