Wedding

After the World Martial Arts Tournament, everyone held a grand celebration banquet in New Vegeta City. The party was lively, with food and drink aplenty. Krillin got drunk and tried to get Tien Shinhan to become sworn brothers with him; Gore and Lanno played chess in a corner; Luo Ling sat alone on the roof, drinking and gazing at the stars. Son Goku was pulled into the garden by Chi-Chi.

Under the moonlight, Chi-Chi's cheeks were flushed, and her eyes flickered nervously. "Goku, there's something I want to tell you." Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz. "What is it?" Son Goku asked, still chewing on a piece of braised pork. "You... would you marry me?" Chi-Chi gathered her courage and said it.

Son Goku froze for a moment. "Marry you? Does that mean we'll stay together forever?" "Yes! Together for the rest of our lives!" "Sure!" Son Goku grinned. "Your cooking is delicious, and if we're together, I can keep eating your delicious food!" Tears welled in Chi-Chi's eyes. She threw herself into Son Goku's arms and sobbed uncontrollably. Son Goku awkwardly patted her back, not knowing what had happened.

The next day, Son Goku found Kashu. "Big brother, Chi-Chi says she wants to marry me. What does marriage mean?" Looking at his younger brother's innocent face, Kashu patiently explained, "Marriage means two people start a family, raise children, and support each other for the rest of their lives. Chi-Chi likes you, and you like her, so she wants to marry you." "I like her! Her cooking is delicious, and she's a good person," Son Goku said. "But will I still be able to train after we get married?" "Of course. Chi-Chi won't stop you from training." "Can I still fight?" "Yes, but you can't hurt people for no reason." "Can I still eat lots of meat?" "...Yes." "Then I'll get married!" Son Goku declared.

When the news reached Chi-Chi, she was so excited she couldn't sleep all night. When Ox-King found out, tears streamed down his face. "At last... at last, someone's going to marry my daughter!" The wedding was set for three months later. Many things happened in New Vegeta City during those three months. First, Launch became pregnant. One morning, she was cooking in the kitchen when a wave of nausea suddenly hit her. She ran to the bathroom and threw up. When she finished, she looked at her pale face in the mirror. "Launch, what's wrong?" Tights came in. "I... I don't know," Launch replied, shaking her head.

Tights studied Launch, and a thought struck her. She fetched a pregnancy test—one Bulma had invented to quickly detect pregnancy in Saiyans. Two lines appeared. "You're pregnant," Tights said calmly. Launch's eyes widened. "What?!" "You're pregnant. The father is—" "Kashu?" Launch's face turned scarlet, and she didn't deny it. That night, Launch found Kashu and handed him the pregnancy test. "I'm pregnant," she said softly but firmly. "It's yours."

Kashu stared at the two lines on the test in silence for a moment. Then he gently embraced Launch and whispered in her ear, "Thank you." "What are you thanking me for?" Launch asked, her voice thick with emotion. "Thank you for being willing to have my child." "I... I want to," Launch replied. Tears slid down her cheeks.

When the news got around, Bulma and Tights reacted very differently. Bulma huffed as she found Launch. "You beat me to it!" "It's not like anyone was competing with you," Launch said, pouting in her blonde-haired mode. "You can have a baby yourself if you want one." "I... I want to, too!" Bulma stamped her foot. "But Kashu's always busy training. He never has time..." "Then make time for him," Launch said. "Men don't understand women's business. You have to go after what you want." Tights, meanwhile, was much calmer. She found Kashu, and the two sat on the roof, watching the stars. "Kashu, Launch is pregnant," Tights said. "I know." "What are you going to do?" "Marry her," Kashu said. "And I'll marry you and Bulma, too."

Tights turned to look at Kashu's profile. In the moonlight, his features were perfect as a sculpture. "Are you serious?" "I am." Kashu turned to Tights. "I like you, Tights. I've liked you since the first time I saw you. Your maturity, your wisdom, your kindness—all of it moves me. I know it's unfair to you that I'm marrying more than one woman, but I'll spend my life making it up to you." Tights' eyes reddened. She leaned gently against his shoulder. "I don't need you to make it up to me. I just need you." Next came Bulma. She was the most forward of the three, and the oldest—four years older than Kashu. She didn't care about the age difference or that Kashu had other women. "Kashu, I want to have your child, too," Bulma said outright. "All right," Kashu replied. "That's it? You don't need to think about it?" "I've already thought it over," Kashu said. "Bulma, you were the first woman to enter my life. Your intelligence, your liveliness, and your kindness have all captivated me. I'll marry you." Bulma's eyes reddened, and she threw herself into Kashu's arms. "You finally said it... I've waited so many years..." The three of them planned to hold their wedding after Son Goku and Chi-Chi's.

Son Goku and Chi-Chi's Wedding

In the summer of AGE 752, Son Goku and Chi-Chi's wedding was held at Frypan Mountain Castle. The castle had been decorated for the occasion, with red ribbons and lanterns hung in every corner. Ox-King wore his finest formal clothes and stood at the castle entrance to welcome the guests. Master Roshi arrived with Krillin, Tien Shinhan, and Chiaotzu; Bulma came with her parents and older sister; and Launch, Yamcha, Piccolo, and the Saiyans of New Vegeta City came as well.

Chi-Chi wore a white wedding dress and looked as beautiful as an angel. Son Goku wore a black suit, his hair unusually neat, and looked quite dashing. "Goku, you look so handsome today!" Chi-Chi said, blushing as she held his arm. "You look beautiful today, too, Chi-Chi!" Son Goku said. "But you always look beautiful." Chi-Chi's eyes reddened. Kashu officiated. Standing in the castle garden before the two newlyweds, he read their vows according to Earth's wedding customs. "Son Goku, do you take Chi-Chi as your wife, and love, honor, and protect her, in poverty or wealth, in sickness or in health, until the end of time?" "I do!" Son Goku shouted.

"Chi-Chi, do you take Son Goku as your husband, and love, honor, and support him, in poverty or wealth, in sickness or in health, until the end of time?" "I do!" Chi-Chi answered, her voice breaking. They exchanged rings. Bulma handed over two custom-made rings from Capsule Corp, made incredibly sturdy and fitted with tracking and communication functions. Son Goku awkwardly slipped a ring onto Chi-Chi's finger, and Chi-Chi gently slipped one onto his. "I now pronounce you husband and wife," Kashu said. "The groom may kiss the bride." Son Goku paused, then leaned in and lightly touched his lips to Chi-Chi's. "Like this?" Chi-Chi blushed furiously but smiled all the same. "Mm, that's fine." Krillin led the applause, and clapping, cheers, and whistles filled the air. Master Roshi pushed up his sunglasses. "Even little Goku's married now, while this old man's still single. Where's the justice?" "Master, stop complaining," Son Gohan said helplessly.

At the banquet, the Saiyans tucked into their food with gusto. Bardock and Gine sat at the main table, watching their youngest son get married with pride in their eyes. "Kakarot got married before us," Bardock said. "He's younger than Raditz and Kashu," Gine replied with a smile. "Love doesn't care about age." Raditz (the second son) wasn't there—according to the user's request, he hadn't appeared yet. So whom was Bardock referring to? He's younger than Kashu.

A month later, Kashu's wedding was held in New Vegeta City. It was a special wedding: one groom and three brides. Launch wore a white wedding dress and, in her blue-haired mode, was as gentle as water. Bulma wore a pink wedding dress and smiled like a flower. Tights wore a pale purple wedding dress, mature and elegant as an orchid. The three brides, each beautiful in her own way, left all the guests staring in awe. "Kashu, you lucky guy!" Krillin said, slapping him on the shoulder. "Three gorgeous women!" "Shut up," Kashu said with a laugh.

Master Roshi officiated the ceremony. For once, the old man was serious. Dressed in formal clothes and wearing reading glasses, he held the marriage certificate. "Launch, do you take Kashu as your husband, and love and support him through good times and bad, forever?" "I do," Launch said, her voice soft but firm. "Bulma, do you?" "I do!" Bulma shouted. "Tights, do you?" "I do," Tights said with a smile. "Kashu, do you take these three women as your wives, and love, honor, and protect them, in poverty or wealth, in sickness or in health, until the end of time?" "I do," Kashu said. Master Roshi closed the marriage certificate. "I now pronounce you husband and wives." The three brides went to Kashu together and each kissed him on the cheek. The whole crowd cheered. Krillin wiped away tears. "That's so moving..." Tien Shinhan even smiled for once. "Kashu really is something. I'm jealous." Piccolo crossed his arms and kept a straight face, though the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

At the banquet, Kashu was plied with drink. Saiyans could hold their liquor remarkably well, but even he couldn't withstand one round after another. His face had turned red, but he was still clear-headed. "Kashu, you can't play favorites," Bulma said, leaning over. "Who are you spending tonight with first?" "In order," Kashu replied. "Launch first, then you, then Tights." "Why does Launch go first?" Bulma pouted. "Because she's pregnant." Bulma paused, then suddenly understood. "Oh, right! She's pregnant! Then let her rest first, and you can spend the night with me!" "No rush," Kashu said with a laugh, lightly flicking Bulma on the nose. "We've got plenty of time." Tights watched them from a distance, a tender smile on her lips. She knew she'd made the right choice.