A DragonBall Christmas Tale

Don’t sue me, I’m not making any money out of this.

My original inspiration came from a fic I found on Temple O’ Trunks, called "Let it Snow". I figured it was a Christmas story, but the URL wouldn’t work. So I thought I’d write my own!

1: Arrival

"This is gonna be sooooo great!" Trunks cried from the driver's seat of the air-car. "No work, no worries. Just family, friends and fun."

"That's right, Trunks!" laughed Bulma, next to him. "Renting out this cabin was a great idea, wasn't it Vegeta?"

Vegeta mumbled something inaudible. In the back seat between her father and Yamcha, Bra smiled and poked Vegeta.

"Oh, c'mon Daddy," she said, "You're gonna have HEAPS of fun!"

The muscles around Vegeta's mouth contracted into what could have been called a smile, as he looked at his daughter. His little girl was sixteen and turning into a beautiful young woman.

"How much longer?" complained Yamcha. Everyone (but Vegeta) laughed.

"You sound like a little kid, Uncle Yamcha." Bra said, giggling. But she wanted to arrive soon, too. It was decided, by the entire gang, that the greetings could wait until they arrived at the warm cabin. Bra was anxious to see Pan, Marron…and Goten.

                                                 

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In the air-car behind, Goten was squished between his father and Piccolo. He couldn't see the Briefs' car in front, because his grandfather, Ox-King, was in the way. If he turned around, Goten could just see his brother's car, and behind it, distantly, Krillin and #18's.

To make things easier, only four cars had been taken. The first contained the Briefs family - Trunks, Bra, Vegeta, Bulma - plus Yamcha and Puar. The second held ChiChi, Goku, Ox-King, Piccolo and Goten, himself. In the third were Gohan, Videl, Pan, Tien and Chao-zu. And the final car had Krillin, Android #18, Marron and Master Roshi.

Goku had started a sing-along, and Piccolo refused to join in. Goten smiled to himself. This holiday was going to be fun.

 

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Pan sat in the back seat of the third car of the 'fleet'. She was up against the window to get as far from Chao-zu, who was next to her, as possible. The little clown guy unnerved her. Same went for his tall, three-eyed friend.

"Dad," she called to Gohan, who was driving. "How big is this place?"

"Big," came his simple reply.

"Yeah, but how big?"

Videl turned to face her daughter. "Bulma told me there's eight bedrooms, three bathrooms, a huge kitchen and dining room, and a living room."

"Cool," said Pan. "So what's the sleeping arrangement?"

"Well, four of the bedrooms have Queen-sized beds, so there's one of those for your father and I, one for your grandparents, one for Bulma and Vegeta, and one for Krillin and #18. The other four rooms have two sets of double bunks. You, Bra and Marron are sharing one of those; Goten and Trunks are in another; Tien, Yamcha and Chao-zu have one, and the last one is for Master Roshi and Ox-King."

"Alright!" Pan was happy. She was sharing a room with her two best friends. Still, she would have been happier if her room also included Trunks.

 

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Marron quickly pushed Master Roshi back to his side of the final car. He was asleep and she didn't want him to drool all over her outfit.

She sighed. How much longer was this trip going to take? She couldn't handle travelling with this old pervert for much longer.

"Hey, look!" exclaimed Krillin. "Turn here, honey, there it is!"

Android #18 turned into the driveway of the HUGE wooden cabin.

"Wow, that place is huge," breathed Marron. She could see the first three air-cars parked out the front. #18 pulled up along side Gohan's car. Marron jumped out.

"Pan!"

"Marron!" The two friends embraced each other.

"Save the happy greetings 'til we're inside." laughed Krillin. He ran towards the cabin, followed by his family, Gohan's family, Tien, Chao-zu and, a very sleepy, Master Roshi.

 

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Bra was the first inside to escape the cold air. She had traded her mid-drift top for a red turtle-neck and jacket, and she had tights on underneath her skirt, but she was still freezing.

"Bra! Come and carry your stuff!" Vegeta barked from the front door.

"But, Daddy!" Bra whined. "It's so cold, and it's warm in here and…and… can't you carry it for me?"

Vegeta grumbled something, then carried Bra's things from the car.

"Thanks, Daddy! You're the greatest!" Bra kissed her father on the cheek.

With everyone and everything inside, it was time for the greetings. The whole gang had not been together in a long time.

Bra squealed happily as she saw Pan and Marron. The three girls hugged each other. Bulma, ChiChi, Videl and #18 embraced one another. Yamcha and Tien slapped each other on the back, and Yamcha stole Chao-zu's hat. Krillin joined in the game as they threw the hat above Chao-zu's reach. Master Roshi went back to sleep.

"Yoohoo! Mr. President!" called Goten. He waved to Trunks.

"Goten, you big jerk!" Trunks yelled, and hugged his best friend.

Bra was looking for Goten. She screamed as someone grabbed her in a bear hug.

"Hey, B-chan," laughed Goten, using his pet name for her.

"Goten!" she said, blushing. "Um…Goten…I…ah…can't…breathe!"

"Oh, sorry, B-chan." He let her go and went on to hug Marron, when Trunks had finished with her. Trunks was hugging Pan, who also blushed.

Vegeta was standing away from all the hugs and greetings......alone. Even Piccolo was chatting happily (well, as happy as Piccolo could be) with Gohan and Videl. Someone tapped Vegeta on the shoulder. 

He turned around to see Goku standing behind him, with a goofy grin on his face. Vegeta gritted his teeth. "Kakarrot."

"Hey, Vegeta, old buddy!" Goku grabbed Vegeta in a bear hug.

"What the HELL do you think you're doing!?!" Vegeta yelled. "Let go of me, Kakarrot!"

Vegeta's raised voice was ignored. Everyone was used to his yelling.

"Alright, attention, everyone!" Bulma called after tearing herself from Krillin. "Bedrooms are upstairs. Couples get one with a Queen-sized bed. Goten, Trunks, you share a room. Same goes for you three girls. Yamcha, Tien and Chao-zu, take Puar with you. Ox-King, Master Roshi can go with you when he wakes up."

Bra walked over to her pile of luggage. It was the biggest one. Pan and Marron had most of their things and were halfway up the stairs. Bra picked up one bag, looked at the pile, and then at her brother.

"Trunks," she said, smiling sweetly. "Best big brother in the world…"

"No, Bra. I’m not taking your stuff." Trunks cut her off. "You brought it, you carry it." He took his own things and left.

Bra cursed, then saw Goten. "Goten. Could you help me with my stuff?" She gave her best little-puppy-dog eyes.

He began, "Well, I, uh…" Bra pouted. "Oh, how could I resist a face like that?"

"Goten-san, you’re the greatest!" She hugged him. Bra picked up two bags, and Goten balanced the rest with his own things. They walked up the stairs together.

"I don’t care which room you girls want, ‘cause you’re having the one next to ours!" announced Goten. He quickly chose a room and dumped Bra’s bags inside. Then he noticed something. "Hey, these rooms have a door between them."

"And we expect it to stay closed!" ChiChi called.

"Yes mother."

Goten used the door to enter his and Trunks’ room. He took the bunk on the side closest to the girls’ room.

"Hey, B-chan," he called, "get the bunk on this side, so we can talk through the wall."

"Alright." She giggled and climbed up.

Pan took the other top bunk, and Marron took the bunk under Pan’s.

"I’m sure you and Goten want some privacy," she replied, snickering. Bra blushed.

From Goku and ChiChi’s room, everyone heard a stomach growl.

"ChiChi! I’m hungry!" Goku wailed. Everyone laughed.

"For once Kakarrot’s got the right idea," said Vegeta. "So get some food out, Woman!"

A little while later, the entire gang was in the enormous dining room having lunch. Each of the air-cars had carried a trailer full of food to cope with the demand. But the women all felt they’d have to make a trip to town at some stage. There were two full-blooded Saiyans, and three half-Saiyans that ate like their fathers, plus several ‘normal’ humans with very LARGE appetites.

As Goten devoured his sixth sandwich, he glanced at Bra and Pan. Both were only half-way through their first. "Man, are you two dieting? You’re Saiyans, so eat like Saiyans. Mmm." He started on his seventh.

"You’re forgetting, Goten: Bra and Pan are odd. Y’know, Saiyans that don’t eat much." Trunks informed his friend.

"Oh, of course." Goten shrugged, and continued eating.

"Tomorrow, we’ll have to get a Christmas Tree." Yamcha suggested. "Did anyone bring decorations?"

"Yeah, we did," responded #18. "Lights, little hanging ball-thingies, a star."

Bra smiled. Her luggage wasn’t just her things; a large portion of it was presents. She had bought a great present for everyone. She couldn’t wait to give them out. Only two more days, not including today. Yes!