A DragonBall Christmas Tale

7: Christmas Spirit

The power went out again that night, but no one cared much. They were all in front of the fireplace in the living room; Piccolo still meditating, Master Roshi and Ox-King snoring, and Chao-zu dozing next to Tien. Bulma was still curled up next to Vegeta – though both were awake now – and ChiChi’s head was lightly rested on Goku’s shoulder. Gohan and Videl were next to each other, hands interlocked, while Krillin was gently seated upon #18’s lap. Puar, like a typical cat, was asleep in front of the fire.

Yamcha and Marron had been sitting by themselves, until Yamcha replied, "Stuff it. Marron come over here." She giggled, but obeyed, and sat on his lap.

And, as for the two Saiyan couples: Trunks and Pan were tangled up in each other’s arms, and Bra leant against Goten’s chest, seated in the ‘V’ made by his legs, his arms wrapped around her waist.

On the coffee table, the leftovers of the leftovers they’d had for dinner were cold. But no one cared about that either.

Fifteen minutes after it became apparent the lights weren’t coming back on any time soon, Goku said, "Let’s have a carol sing-a-long."

All eyes turned to Vegeta, and all were surprised when he simply replied, "As long as I don’t have to sing, I don’t care what you do."

"Yay! Alright, what carol should we do?"

"How ‘bout ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’?" Trunks suggested.

"Okay! I’ll be day one; ChiChi, you be two; Bulma, three; Goten, four; Bra, five; Pan, six; Trunks, seven; Yamcha, eight; Krillin, nine; #18, ten; Videl, eleven and Gohan, twelve. The rest of you don’t have to sing. Let’s go!"

Goku: On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: a partridge in a pear tree.

ChiChi: On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: two turtledoves….

Goku: And a partridge in a pear tree.

Bulma: On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: three French hens….

ChiChi: Two turtledoves….

Goku: And a partridge in a pear tree.

(this went on until finally…..)

Gohan: On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: twelve drummers drumming….

Videl: Eleven pipers piping….

#18: Ten lords a-leaping….

Krillin: Nine ladies dancing….

Yamcha: Eight maids a-milking….

Trunks: Seven swans a-swimming….

Pan: Six geese a-laying….

Bra: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS!

Goten: Four calling birds….

Bulma: Three French hens….

ChiChi: Two turtledoves….

Goku: And a partridge in a pear tree!

They all laughed and clapped. Vegeta rolled his eyes.

"Hey!" cried Goten. "Trunks, Gohan and I could do ‘We three Kings’! C’mon.

We three Kings of Orient are….."

"I think we’ve had enough singing for tonight, dear," cut in ChiChi. "I think it’s time for bed."

"I agree," yawned Bulma. "You wanna fix that short now, Trunks?"

"Nah, we can do without power until tomorrow morning. I’ll do it then."

"Alright. Goodnight everyone."

They all dragged themselves up to bed, leaving the sleepers – which now included Marron – on the couches.

Once upstairs, Pan pulled her uncle aside. "Wanna swap rooms for the night?"

Goten pretended to be shocked. "Pan! That would be improper." There was a moment’s pause. "I’ll go get my stuff."

Bra, in the girls’ room, yawned, then started as Goten walked in carrying his things. "What’s going on?"

"Pan and I are swapping rooms for the night." He dropped his stuff. "Do you prefer the top or the bottom?"

Bra’s jaw dropped and she blushed furiously. "I…..um….."

Goten realised what he’d said. "Oh! I meant the bunk, Bra, the bunks! Oh, man."

With faces as red as Bra’s outfit, the both started laughing.

"Keep your mind above your belt, Goten!"

"Me? Who though of it first, B-chan?" Goten softly kissed her on the nose. "You’re soooooo cute when you’re embarrassed."

"So are you." She returned the favour by kissing him on the lips.

"Whoa, Bra. What will our parents think."

He gave her a boost up to her bunk, then took the previously unused bed beneath it. Her arm hung over the side, so her reached up and took her hand in his.

"I love you, B-chan."

Bra smiled. How long had she waited to hear that? "I love you, too."

From the room next door, Trunks’ voice was heard. "Jeez Louise. Would you two cut it out!"

Goten and Bra laughed, then, closing their eyes, they drifted off in to a deep, peaceful sleep.

 

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"Please!"

ChiChi, Bulma and Videl looked at each other, and then at their pleading children. The group was leaving that day, and Goten, Trunks, Bra and Pan were trying to convince their parents to let them go in a car together.

"Don’t you trust us?" asked Trunks, trying to sound hurt.

"Well, I…." Bulma stammered. "Actually, no. I don’t trust you."

"Honestly, what are we going to do?" replied Goten. "We’re in a car!"

"Would it make you happier if Marron came too?" Bra suggested.

"Ah, I’ll be right," said Marron. She was imagining a huge orgy, and she didn’t want to be a part of it <ewww, Marron! Goten/Pan, Bra/Trunks??? That’s nasty!>.

"Look, how ‘bout we go between you," Trunks said. "Like, Mum and Dad can be in the car in front, and Gohan and Videl can go behind us. Goku and ChiChi can go wherever." 

"Yeah." Pan supported. "Then you can make sure we don’t go off somewhere."

"For goodness sake, woman!" cried Vegeta. "Just let them go. Their whining is beginning to annoy me."

"Fine!" The women gave in.

"Yeah!" cheered Goten. "C’mon, B-chan. I’ll give you a piggyback to the car." Giggling, Bra climbed onto Goten’s back, and he carried her to the car.

Trunks sighed, and turned to Pan. "You don’t want me to do that, do you?"

Pan laughed, and took his hand. "No, it’s okay."

"Good!" Trunks and Pan followed Bra and Goten to the car.

"You’re driving, Big Brother!" called Bra, from the back seat, where she and Goten were sitting.

"Alright," replied Trunks. "But you two had better behave. I’ve heard the stories about back seats."

"Trunks, I’m hurt. How could you think that?"

"Quite easily."

The car arrangements were reorganised. In the first car were Bulma, Vegeta, Goku, ChiChi and Ox-King. The second was, of course, for Trunks, Pan, Goten and Bra. Behind them, in the third, were Gohan, Videl, Piccolo, Tien and Chao-zu. The final car contained Krillin, #18, Marron, Yamcha, (Puar) and Master Roshi.

After farewelling the cabin, the group drove off, leaving behind an unforgettable holiday…