AUTHOR'S NOTE: Wow, it's hard to believe that it's been four and a half years since I started writing this fic. And here I am, at the epilogue. I'm close to finishing up the best-and longest-fic I've ever written. Part of me doesn't want to finish-just let it continue-but I know that I need to, otherwise I'd be doing the fans a terrible disservice. So, here it is. I present to you:

The Chosen One

Epilogue

And thus, the war to decide the fate of the universe was over. The victors all went their separate ways, but never forgot the times they spent together, both good and bad.

Piccolo returned to the Lookout, where he could see what was going on across the Earth. He proved to be good company to Dende.

Vegeta settled down with Bulma and the young Trunks at Capsule Corp. Though he has not abandoned his training, he takes time to spend with his wife and his son.

Krillin and Android 18 were married soon after. Having achieved his lifelong dream, Krillin and his new wife settled down and had a beautiful baby daughter.

Android 17, bored with peace on Earth, requested a spaceship of Bulma, which he then used to travel around the galaxy. He earned a reputation as a powerful bounty hunter.

Siber returned to his home world to live a peaceful life. Five months after he returned, he and his father traveled to New Namek and used the Dragon Balls to revive Siber's mother.

Android 16 remained at Capsule Corp. He took it upon himself to care for the stray animals that Dr. Briefs always seemed to bring home.

Nail returned to New Namek, where he received a hero's welcome. As time passed, he began teaching the next generation of Namekians the way of the warrior.

Tien went to Kame House, where he had left Chiaotzu. The two then resumed their lifestyle of traveling the world and training.

Yamcha quit the football team and moved to South City. There, he earned his money by winning local martial arts tournaments.

Raditz, determined to make sure his nephew never met with harm, accompanied Gohan to Gabria. Raditz was made a knight, though he proved to be somewhat of a maverick.

Trunks, unable to return to his own time, accompanied Gohan to Gabria, where he quickly rose through the ranks of the Royal Guard. He currently serves as its captain.

Broly found he could not fit in on the planet Earth. He requested a spaceship from Bulma and searched the galaxy for somewhere that he could establish a permanent residence. He has been unsuccessful so far.

Ayn returned to Arcturus. When the sage Noah finally passed on, he named Ayn, his grandson, as his successor. Under Ayn's leadership, Arcturus would flourish as it had never before.

A year later, Gohan returned home to find his mother surprisingly accepting. She had the chance to talk to Sephra, and after a heartfelt apology, got to know the princess better, and actually began to like her.

Gohan and Sephra returned to the planet Gabria, where they both completed their education. Around that time, King Michael announced that the heir to the throne would be Sephra's husband. Which brings us four years after the conflict ended, to the capital of Gabria...

-E-

"How do I look?" Gohan asked.

"Gohan, you've asked us that a thousand times," Krillin responded. "Just relax."

"Sorry, Krillin," Gohan apologized. "I'm just so nervous. I don't know how you dealt with it."

"About the same way as you," Krillin said with a laugh.

"So, I bet you're anxious for tonight, huh?" Android 17 asked.

"Huh? Oh, yeah, the reception should be fun," Gohan answered.

"Not the reception. I'm talking about sharing the same bed," 17 responded with a sly grin.

Gohan's face turned beet-red. "Uh..." Everyone else in the room laughed.

"Hey, I'm just trying to lighten the mood," 17 said.

"Like I said, before, relax," Krillin said. "Take a few deep breaths and think of something peaceful. Don't get too worked up. All you're doing is standing next to Sephra, repeat what the minister says, slip a ring on her finger, let her do the same, kiss, and then lead the way to the reception."

"If you say so..." Gohan responded. He, along with the groomsmen, left the room.

-E-

"Do you think I have enough makeup on?" Sephra asked.

"Sephra, take a deep breath," Bulma said. "You look fine, and I can guarantee you're going to sweep everyone in the hall-especially Gohan-off their feet as you are now."

Sephra then turned to Android 18. "What do you think, 18?"

"Bulma said what I had to say," 18 answered. "Don't tense up, or you're more likely to make a mistake."

-E-

Gohan waited up at the altar, with Krillin standing right behind him. Gohan was doing his best to concentrate on something peaceful that he had a stern look on his face.

King Michael leaned in. "Come now, Gohan, this isn't a funeral. No need to look so solemn on such a joyous day!"

"Oops, sorry," Gohan apologized. "Just trying to calm my nerves."

"Quiet, Gohan, here she comes!" Krillin hissed. Everyone turned to the entrance as the Gabrian princess walked through. The normally beautiful princess looked absolutely breathtaking in her wedding gown. She wore a strapless, all-white silk gown that flowed outward from her hips. The body of the gown had a different pattern from the rest of the gown, making look somewhat like a corset. The gown fit her perfectly, accentuating her figure. She wore a veil that was made of the same white silk as her gown, and it seemed to cascade from her head like a waterfall. She held in her hands a bouquet of beautiful flowers, and her wings glittered in the sunlight that filtered through the windows. As she approached the altar, it took Gohan every ounce of his strength not to let his jaw drop. Then, he felt someone prodding him in his back.

"Gohan," Krillin whispered out of the corner of his mouth. "You've stopped breathing." Gohan inhaled very deeply, stunned by the vision of loveliness that walked down the aisle. She finally stopped by Gohan's side and waited as the music ended and the service began.

"Dearly beloved," the minister said, "we are here today to witness a union of a man and a woman in holy matrimony. As you already know, this is no ordinary matter, as we are referring to the union of Sephra, the princess and soon to be queen of Gabria, and Gohan, the future king of Gabria. Now, if you will all please be quiet." Goten walked up with a pillow that held two rings on it. Gohan and Sephra each took a ring.

"If there is anybody here who has a reason as to why these two should not be wed in holy matrimony," the minister declared, "speak now or forever hold your peace." After a moment of silence, the minister continued. "Now, Gohan, if you would say your vows."

"I, Son Gohan, do take you, Sephra Gabria, to be my loving wedded wife, and I promise to love you and care for you, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, until death do us part," Gohan said as he slipped the ring onto Sephra's left ring finger.

The minister then looked at Sephra. "Now, Your Highness, it is time for you to say your vows."

"I, Sephra Gabria, do take you, Son Gohan, to be my loving wedded husband, and I promise to love you and care for you, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, until death do us part," Sephra said as she tried to slip the ring onto Gohan's left ring finger. However, she had some difficulty doing so.

The minister looked at the congregation with a smile on his face. "You know, your fingers swell when you are nervous. It seems Gohan is the more nervous of the two." That elicited a laugh from the congregation. He then looked to Gohan and Sephra. "Now, you shall seal your commitment with a kiss."

Slowly, Gohan pulled back the veil. Sephra slid her hands around Gohan's neck, and he placed one hand behind her waist and another behind her head. He pulled her to them and they met in a kiss. After a few seconds, they pulled away.

"Now, by the power entrusted to me by His Royal Majesty, I hereby present the congregation King and Queen Son Gohan," the minister declared as the two faced the congregation. Everyone rose to their feet and applauded. The music picked up again, and the pair walked down the aisle, both smiling happily. As they walked, Gohan felt a hand on his shoulder. "Congratulations, Gohan."

Gohan turned around to face the speaker, and immediately his eyes began to cloud with tears of joy. Just when he thought this day could not possibly get any happier, it had. He grabbed Sephra by the wrist, who turned to face Gohan in response.

"I would like to introduce you to the single greatest man I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Sephra... Meet my dad."