6th part




"PICCOLO !!!" Son Gohan's call echoed over the entire exterior of the palace. Beside him stood a desperate, ear-to-be-held krillin. “There you are!” Dende and Master Popo came running towards the two beaming with joy. "Well, logo! We're not leaving you up here all the time." explained Krillin and winked at Dende. "SON GOHAN!" Finally Piccolo appeared on the scene, pulling his jaw behind him, so flattened he was about the visit of Gohan. He had known that Krillin and possibly the others would come, but Son Gohan ... This wonderful feeling of warmth spread in Piccolo's heart - as always when he was with the little Saiyajin. "But what are you doing here ... I mean ..." He stopped just before Son Gohan. The mouth had meanwhile been able to close again and now frowned. "I mean ... can you ...?" "No problem, Piccolo." Dende looked at him and smiled."It's all settled. We didn't tell you anything because Gohan wanted to surprise you." Piccolo folded his arms and looked at Gohan with a mock gloomy expression. Then he couldn't help but smile and put his hand on Son Gohan's head. "He succeeded. How are you, little one?" "Great! And how are you?" "We're feeling better. We kept a watchful eye on you from up here." "But Popo, that We'll be fine, you really don't have to worry ... "" Are you sure about that too, Krillin? "The Namek grimaced with concern. Krillin looked at him a little perplexed, but said nothing. He sensed that Piccolo's side hadn't said the last word about it. "So ..." Dende pointed to the palace. "Let's go in and sit down. It's a lot cooler in the palace than out here. Besides, you're probably hungry, aren't you?" "But logo!"No matter how badly he was - he could not renounce Master Popo's cooking skills. If he had eaten something from him (that had only happened twice before) he immediately felt better. Because Master Popo's culinary art was simple - divine. Even Piccolo and Dende, who rarely ate anything because they only needed water to live, always took it when they were at the table and visibly enjoyed it. Master was happy that everyone always tasted so good and kept creating new delicacies. For today's special occasion he had prepared a 4-course menu: starter, main course, dessert and dessert ... "And the others?" asked Dende as they sat down. "I have already notified you. You have to come soon." "Oh, thank you Popo. Then we'll wait that long, okay?" Dende looked around and received approval.




"Here." The Lord of the Turtles put a bowl of soup in front of Chichi.“You have to eat something.” Chichi stared at the plate and listlessly grabbed the spoon. It was now past eight. It was slowly beginning to get dark outside. The sea had become calmer and was pleasantly cool. The turtle had returned full and satisfied and had withdrawn to its favorite place (under the palm tree, from where one had a wonderful view of the sea and the sunset). Muten Roshi had been able to persuade Chichi to keep him a little company. Here he could keep an eye on her and try to give her a little courage and hope. "Thank you. I really don't want to trouble you. It's not my style otherwise, just ..." "You don't trouble me." Muten Roshi looked at her warmly and fatherly. "Don't worry and eat in peace. The soup is still warm. I hope you like it." After a moment's hesitation, Chichi ate the first spoons. You could see how well this first warm meal in a long time was doing her.A little color returned to her face and her tired gaze became clearer. She felt good. Her appetite had returned and she ate quickly. Meanwhile, Kamesin allowed himself a coffee. He wanted to leave Chichi to eat in peace. He could always try to talk to her later. "Would you like something else? There is enough." Muten Roshi brought the empty plate into the kitchen. "No, thank you very much, that's enough for now." "How is your father doing? I haven't heard much from him after the excitement of the last few days." "It works like this. He has a lot to do at the moment , he still has to get used to it. "" Oh yes, he has a new job. "Muten Roshi came back and sat down. “How does he like it there?” “Good. That's why I don't want to bother him with my problems ...” “But how do you think you're bothering us?” Kamesin sat down next to her and took her hand. "After all, we all share the same concerns.What are friends and family for? To eat everything in itself does not bring anything. This not only harms you, but also Son Gohan. "" He's doing better, thank God. "" He knows that one day we will all meet again in the afterlife. You should look forward to this day and have a good life by then. I am sure that this is not only in our minds, but also in Son Goku. You don't want him to worry about you. "Chichi looked blankly at her old friend." But ... I can't just forget him ... "" Who is talking about forgetting? No, you shouldn't. Always keep him in your heart, so he will always be with you. And your pain will subside over time, I'm sure of that .. After all, you still have Son Gohan. "Chichi's eyes filled with tears again. She just couldn't imagine that she would ever let go of this horrible feeling.






* I hope you enjoy the story so far.I would be very happy about praise, criticism and other comments.




Kayoko