The brilliant morning sun was shining its rays through the kitchen window of the sweet little cottage located on Mount Paozu. It was kissing the alabaster skin of Chi-Chi, who was scrubbing the fragile dishes that previously held a delicious pancake breakfast.

Of course, with her boys, there was never much to clean off the plates except for the half-Saiyan saliva.

A smile crossed her face as she heard the childish laughter escape her youngest son's mouth. He was playing with a rollie pollie bug he brought in after playing outside; the reasoning behind his love for little critters, even the gross ones, was unknown to her. Chi-Chi just concluded the boy inherited a great deal of his father's gentle nature.

Chi-Chi: Now, Goten, remember our agreement.

Goten: I know, mama! My friend gets to stay as long as I sanitize where he's been!

Genuine laughter escaped the mother's voice, amused that her little boy repeated her exact words. Smiling to herself, she finished drying the last plate.

As she opened the cabinet to put it away, her eyes went to the window to see the sight of two bodies approaching her home. As the plate slipped slowly out of her hand, the sound of glass shattering sent Goten charging to his mother's side.

Goten: Mama! Mama! *pulls her leg as she stands frozen* Are you okay?!

Chi-Chi blinked, unable to move as the golden figures got closer. Even with the punker hair, it was the maternal instinct of Chi-Chi to recognize her oldest son no matter what form he decided to take on today. While returning to his base form, a scowl crossed the woman's face as she clenched her hands into fists.

Chi-Chi: What in the world is Gohan doing here!? He's supposed to be in school right now!

Goten: Ooh! * crawled up on the counter so he could see his idol out the window* Yay, Gohan's home! Now we can play!

Chi-Chi was unable to smile this time at her son's happiness. Her frustration was taken over by a mixture of shock and pain as the man beside him turned back to his base form as well.

Her heart began to ache as she looked the stranger over, the familiar messy hair and face like a dagger to her chest. Her eyes began to water as her lip trembled at the same time.

As much as she tried to be strong about Goku's absence, she was now beginning to have hallucinations about him.

Goten: Who's that with Gohan? *tilts his head* He has hair that looks like mine, but longer! *frowns* Oh but it looks like they are arguing.

The woman blinked a couple of times, trying to control her heart rate. She moved her eyes slowly back to the two men outside, just to make sure they were still there and her son hadn't inherited her craziness.

Sure enough, Gohan was pointing frantically up at the sky, and then motioning towards the cottage in the same manner. The stranger yells at him, crossing his arms together and looking away.

Chi-Chi also noticed that the stranger was taller than Gohan, who might be slightly taller than her husband. The man's resembles Goku, but it continues some seriousness, along with his beard.

His attire and tail gave all the answers she needed. This wasn't Goku. Just some Saiyan that looks like him but doesn't have the attributes that make him special. It was made apparent as the man turned to finally see her and scowled before looking back at Gohan.

Chi-Chi growled, her predatory instincts kicking in as Gohan looked over his shoulder to nervously wave at his mother. Unlatching it, Chi-Chi slid the window open.

Chi-Chi: GOHAN!

The stranger, Daikon, flinched as he covered his ears from the shout.

Gohan: *nervous* Hiya, Mom! How goes it?

Chi-Chi: "How goes it!? How goes it!? I'll tell you how goes it! I'm here thinking you're safe and sound in school, but now I see you running around with no good thugs!?

Upon hearing the 'T' word, Goten jumped off the counter and cowered behind his mother's legs so the mean man wouldn't get him.

Daikon raised an eyebrow, not understanding why his strong nephew was in fear of this dainty, albeit loud, woman. Even though she was his mother, a true Saiyan wouldn't take orders from anyone.

(Despite having some fear over his own mother but let's not go there...)

Daikon: Thug?

Chi-Chi: Yes, that's right! I see the dirty looks you've been giving me!

Daikon growls as he shoves Gohan away as he slowly approaches the cottage.

Daikon: By the tone in your voice, it sounds like you want to fight.

Gohan protectively stood in front of Daikon, his eyes narrowed at the man who seemingly wanted to harm his mother.

Gohan: Sorry, Daikon. I don't-

Chi-Chi: If it's a fight you want, it's a fight you'll get!

The teenager looked over his shoulder to see his mother charging at the two with her broom at full speed and that familiar panic sweat began to form on his forehead.

Gohan: Mom, what are you doing?!

Daikon was mildly surprised that his sister-in-law was daring enough to fight him. He then smirks as he goes into a fighting stance.

Chi-Chi: Out of the way, Gohan! If you don't move, you're getting broomed too!

Gohan: *stands in front of her* Mom, wait you can't! He's dad's... brother. My uncle, Daikon!

The teen watched in horror as his mother froze, and it heightened as her eyes rolled to the back of her head. The broom slipped out of her hand before she fainted on the ground.

Daikon: *looks down at her* She took that realistically. *walks over her* Best you bring her inside, brat.

Daikon heads to the cottage as Gohan picks up his unconscious mother.

Daikon opens the door and enters, not caring about being uninvited. He looks around and sees the home looks nice. He then sees a picture on a table. He grabs it and looks to see... Kakarot, with Chi-Chi, and Gohan when he was younger and had a tail.

Daikon: *in his mind* He's... happy. Not like the baby I only met a few times.

Daikon stayed silent as he looked at the photo, staring at the image of his younger brother. He looked strong, confident, and... cheerful. This was the first time in years he saw Kakarot and this was something he never expected.

Soon, a gasp is heard that breaks his train of thought as he looks over and sees Goten hiding in a corner of the room. He sets the picture down and looks at his youngest nephew, clearly having flashbacks of Goku when he was a baby.

Daikon: He look just like him many years ago. *he muttered*

Goten then walks up to him slowly as he looks up at this towering living being. It didn't help that the man had a beard and fangs on his teeth.

Goten: H-Hi, mister! *he said, a bit scared, but also fascinated* What's your name?

Daikon stays quiet as he picks up an apple from the table.

Daikon: Daikon. Yours, little spawn?

Goten chuckles as he grabs an apple, copying Daikon.

Goten: My name is Goten.

Daikon: Goten? *Daikon takes a big bite of the apple and swallows it without chewing* That's a stupid name.

Goten: *Fumed* So it Daikon!

Goten takes a big bite and tries to swallow it like Daikon did. However, his throat was not as wide and thick as his, and the piece got stuck in his throat. He starts choking. Daikon looks on as he places the apple in his hand on the table.

He then kneels over and turns Goten around and wraps his arms around his chest. Grasping his fist with his other hand, Daikon started giving quick and strong upward thrusts, trying to get Goten to cough out the piece.

Suddenly-

Chi-Chi: HE'S TRYING TO KILL MY BABY!

As he does the Heimlich maneuver, an awakened Chi-Chi enters and she starts hitting Daikon with the broom. Daikon wanted to cover himself, but he was more focused on saving Goten.

Daikon: I see you recovered easily! *soon the bristles of the broom poke his eyes, pissing him off* BITCH, I'M TRYING TO SAVE MY NEPHEW!

As if on cue, the apple piece dislodged from Goten's throat and hit Gohan on the forehead. Although the force was faster than a speeding bullet, the lucky teen had a head of stone.

Chi-Chi lowered her broom slowly, looking in disbelief at the core that was now lying by Gohan's feet.

Her eyes traveled back down to the still-kneeling Daikon and Goten, whose red face was returning to normal. The young boy turned around to face Daikon, wrapping his tiny arms around his neck.

Goten: Thank you, Mr. Daikon, thank you! You saved my life!

Daikon was confused and uncomfortable. He never felt a hug before, but this was unexpected and strange to him. Even if Goten is family to him. Soon, he feets Goten's head rubbing against his neck, making him more confused by this affection.

He then looked up at Chi-Chi and could tell she was emotional as she gave a small bow.

Chi-Chi: I'm so sorry. I-

Daikon: Don't be sorry... you had no reason to feel safe with me. Especially with your sons.

Daikon can understand. When he was a boy, his mother, Gine, was very protective of him, Raditz, and Kakarot years ago. Even if she's not strong enough, she can kick anyone's ass.

Even Vegeta.

Chi-Chi: T-thank you. Would you like something to eat?

Daikon looks at her and then smells the nice scent of food.

Daikon: As long you take this infant off me.

Goten tightens his grip, not wanting to be separated from his savior just yet. Daikon growls deeply to scare him off, but it doesn't work. Gohan laughs as Daikon shoots a glare at him. He was shut down by Chi-Chi, staring at him.

Chi-Chi: Aren't you forgetting something, Saiyaman!?

Turning crimson, Gohan ran to his mother's side to kiss her on her cheek, giving Goten a quick noogie before grabbing and securing his book bag on his shoulder.

Gohan: I'm going Mom, I'm going!

He ran towards the door but sent an apologetic smile to Daikon over his shoulder before leaving.

Gohan: I'm sorry, we'll finish what we started when I come back.

Daikon looks on in shock as Goten still holds onto him with surprising strength for his age.

Daikon: Where the Hell are you going?!

Gohan: School!

He flashed a two-finger salute before flying out the door, leaving Daikon with a twitching eye. He then gets angry as he tries to chase after Gohan with Goten still holding onto him.

Daikon: You can't leave me here with them! We're not finished yet! *sees him fly away* Get back here!

Before Daikon could fly off, the smell of food and the growl of his stomach stopped him.

Chi-Chi: Daikon, it's almost ready!

Daikon growls as he looks up at the sky, watching Gohan's figure fade away.

Daikon: This isn't over.

Goten: Who ya talking to, Mr. Daikon? Are you going crazy or something?

Daikon: Trust me, kid, I've always been crazy.

He shuts the door as he reenters the cottage of his brother's family.... His family.

*later*

Daikon started eating the pancakes Chi-Chi made as Goten ate as well. Chi-Chi looks as she notices how Daikon is calm and slow when eating, not like Goku or her sons who are ravenous eaters.

As she looks on, she thinks about this sudden encounter. Was it surprising? Well... yes and no. Ever since she knew Goku when they were kids, her life was full of surprises and weird events that she didn't even question life anymore when it threw her a distant brother-in-law.

After she quickly regained consciousness after finding out who he was, Gohan explained to her how Daikon left his brother, Raditz, before he came to Earth with the desire to become stronger.

It reminded Chi-Chi how Goku wanted to be stronger, but the difference is that Daikon wanted to be strong to feel superior while Goku did it to protect his family and friends.

However, Daikon has proven some stuff about him that she thought.

Was the man in front of her a monster?

Perhaps, but he was more like a thug.

Was the man in front of her terrible and awful?

Perhaps, but he still saved her son from choking to death.

Soon, a sigh was heard as Daikon stood up and gave a bow to his sister-in-law.

Daikon: Thank you. The meal was... delicious.

Chi-Chi: Huh. Never thought a Saiyan like you could give gratitude.

Daikon: We don't usually. But my mother always makes sure to me to be polite.

Daikon goes to the couch and removes his cape. He picked it up and sat down with it.

Chi-Chi: If you're still hungry, you're going to have to wait because we ran out of groceries.

Daikon: No worries. I learned not to eat a lot when resources were scarce.

Goten: Wait... then you go hungry a lot?

Daikon: It's unfortunate, but if you stayed on a planet with little to nothing to eat, then you have to resort to not eating a lot.

Chi-Chi: I see. That sounds tough. Goku wouldn't last a day without food.

Daikon: It is difficult since we Saiyans burn calories quickly. So no worries about making me wait. *sighs* Take your time.

Chi-Chi was shocked at how polite Daikon is. Sure he was rude and disrespectful before, but it seems he has a soft spot when it comes to his family. Plus, he has no immediate family around, which sounds depressing.

Chi-Chi nods as she walks off while Goten jumps onto his lap and looks up at him. Daikon opens one eye and looks at his nephew.

Daikon: Yes?

Goten; Can you tell me about yourself?

Daikon: Why?

Goten: You look cool so I think you have cool stories.

Daikon: *rolls his eyes* Of course you do. Can't talk now. I want to rest a bit.

Goten nods but stays seated on Daikon's lap who closes his eye. Chi-Chi smiles at this as continues her routine before the phone rings. She grabs it and answers the call.

Chi-Chi: Hello?

Gohan: *on the phone* Mom! I'm calling you from the classroom phone. I forgot my lunch at home and-

Frantically, Chi-Chi looked at the small table on the left side of the door. Sunlight that was creeping through the windows made the large brown paper bag have a spotlight effect.

Chi-Chi: Oh my goodness! *slapping herself in the face with her free hand* How can my poor boy do math on an empty stomach!?

Daikon's eyes roll, even if they're closed.

Gohan: Mom, it's okay! I just-

Chi-Chi: Mama will be right there, sweetie! Just give me one hour!

Gohan: NO!

His sudden shout made Daikon and Goten jump. They stood at the head to where Chi-Chi's standing.

Gohan: Mom! Do not come here! I was just calling to see if you could have a large dinner ready for me when I come home after school, that's all!

Chi-Chi: Alright, son. You got it.

Gohan: Thanks, Mom. I'll see you later!

Chi-Chi: *devilishly* Yes you will. *ends the call*

Goten: Ooh! What cha gonna do, Mama!?

Chi-Chi: We are going to get the groceries and bringing Gohan his lunch.

Daikon: Leave the runt be. He doesn't want to feel embarrassed having you around. It's not good to irritate a Saiyan, you know.

Chi-Chi smirks as she tosses the lunch to Daikon who caught it. He looks at her in confusion.

Chi-Chi: He didn't say anything about his uncle bringing it to him. Plus, the only way to get to Orange Star High within an hour or less is through flying. And there's only one of us that can do that.

Daikon: Wait... both of you can't fly?

He looked over at Goten, who blushed hard and smiled sheepishly in return.

Daikon: Then how do you go outside of this area to get resources?

Goten: We have Grandpa bringing us food, but we also have a flying nimbus.

Daikon: A flying what?

Goten: It's a magic cloud that takes me where I want! *pulling on the leg of Daikon's suit while laughing.* But you'd probably fall right through.

Daikon rolls his eyes.

Daikon: Alright. But if the boy asks why, don't expect me to hide the truth.

Chi-Chi: I won't. Anyway, about your outfit?

Daikon: What about it?

Chi-Chi: Don't you think it's too much to go out?

Daikon: I'll have you know that is armor was expensive to make. Made with the best materials and given the best look.

Chi-Chi: Yeah, yeah, sourpuss. Don't you have something else to wear? Or just remove the armor?

Daikon groans as he looks at the photo of his brother and his attire. He gets an idea as pulls out a cloth and wraps it around his long hair, into a ponytail. He then puts on his cape. Chi-Chi and Goten are confused until he puts his hand on his chest and his armor glows.

Soon, it fades and reveals a Gi similar to Goku's but with Gold detail, a longer Gi, a black long-sleeve undershirt, black pants, and white boots. His cape soon turns into a Coat merging with the Gi.

Daikon: Is this better?

Goten: WOW! YOUR SO COOL!

Chi-Chi: Wow. You look... amazing. But how did you-

Daikon: Simple. Took some inspiration from Kakarot's clothing, but made some changes.

Goten: But why the ponytail?

Daikon: Eh... thought it would be a nice change.

Chi-Chi: I agree. You could get some ladies along the way. *elbows him*

Daikon: *rolls his eyes* Can we go now?

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