Disclaimer: I don't own any of the DB/Z/GT characters (I wish I did, but I don't). They are not mine, they belong to Akira Toryama (I give up on the spelling because no one informed me of the proper spelling)/and associates/ or Funimation. Please don't sue me, I'm not making any money off of this. I'm just doing this for fun. I do own the characters Celine and Zoe, they're mine because I created them. Chelsee belongs to Turles (I transferred ownership of her to him because he threatened to beat me up if I didn't).

Author's Note: Refer to Chapters 1 and 2! Please enjoy and COMMENT, thank you. Usual out of characterness applies here too (though it's a bit more extreme here).

Warning: A bit of cuteness in this story...don't read if you have sensitive stomachs.

Weeks passed and the usual regimen was followed. I trained with Raditz and Zoe went shopping. One thing had been added though. Turles was seeing more of Chelsee. The two were becoming quite the couple, in spite of all Turles' denials that they were not. Raditz and I ribbed him mercilessly about it. At least we did until he beat us senseless in retaliation.

The traditional routine was broken one day when we got mail. Which was unusual, considering we didn't have an address. It turned out Bulma finally found out what I had sensed on that "unfortunate" day. She was pregnant; with a girl. We were all invited to a party at Capsule Corp. to celebrate the occasion. Fortunately, the event was not formal. But some decorum was required. This left us with one problem.

I approached my target and main problem. "Raditz," I crooned.

He blinked at my unusual use of his real name and went on the defensive. "What wench?" he asked suspiciously. "You're interrupting my target practice."

I looked at the smoking tree stumps on the other side of the stream. Damn, I had liked those trees. I decided to cut right to the problem. "You know that party we're all going to tonight?"

He hesitated. I could tell he could sense some sort of trap. "What about it?" he grumbled indifferently.

"You need to take a bath for it." I remarked bluntly.

"WHAT! I don't need a bath!"

I sneered. "Sheesh, what are you? Nose blind? You stink, you need a bath, AND you OWE me."

He froze. "I don't owe you anything!"

"Yes you do. What is it about a bath any ways? You afraid of water or something?" Perfect barb, imply to a Saiyan that he's afraid of something.

"I am not afraid of water! How dare you tell me, a Saiyan, that I'm afraid of anything! And I don't owe you anything either!"

Just as he finished his "speech" I tackled him into the stream and dunked him. He came up spluttering and then returned the favor. The next hour was spent scratching, biting, and scrubbing. In the end we were both covered in soap and bruises.

I wiped the soap off my nose and dunked him one last time. I laughed as he came up for air. "Well, at least your clean now." I climbed out of the stream and immediately got yanked back in. I came up gasping. "That's it, you've had it Radish!" I lunged at him. This started a water fight that lasted the next hour.

I felt waterlogged. Two hours in water makes you look like a raisin. Raditz opened his mouth to make another threat. I splashed water into his mouth to make him shut up. While he was coughing I climbed out of the stream again. I powered up to dry myself off and jogged into the house. Almost time to go.

I glanced back as Raditz walked in. He snapped at me, "I suppose you want me to put something special on too?"

"I could care less what you wear. If you want someone to suggest cloths to you go talk to Zoe." I walked upstairs to change into a different T-shirt and pair of jeans. Then I grabbed the portable video camera Zoe had recently bought. I thought she might want to use it sometime during the party.

I came downstairs to wait for Zoe to come back from shopping and Turles to come back from picking Chelsee up. I sat down at the kitchen table. I wasn't going to eat. There would be food at the party. Raditz doesn't share my philosophy. He ate whenever he was hungry. At the moment he was hungry. He flopped down across from me with his pile of food and started to eat.

One thing that I'll never be able to ignore is the way Saiyans eat. The way they inhale food is just sort of mesmerizing. I watched him eat. "You know, there is going to be food at this party."

"Good, then I won't starve while we're there."

I was bored so I decided to play my favorite game; "How much can I annoy the Saiyan?" "Why do you eat so much?" I asked.

"Huh?"

After I didn't get a more intelligent answer I began to stare at him while he ate. From what I've seen, Saiyans (or at least Raditz) think of staring as a dominance challenge. Raditz fidgeted and tried to ignore me. He picked up a piece of fruit and started to bite into it. Then he glanced up. My staring was starting to bug or unnerve him. I wasn't sure which. He stopped eating and glowered at me. Out of the corner of my eye I saw his tail unwind from his waist and the tip start to flick.

The door opened and Zoe walked in. "Hey guys, what are you doing?"

I grinned. "Nothing much, ready for that party?"

"Sure! I want to take that video camera though."

"Already have it. We just have to wait for Turles to get here with Chelsee."

Zoe rolled her eyes. "I don't see why he just doesn't admit it. He really does like her."

I laughed at this. "Do males ever admit anything even remotely resembling emotions?"

By now Raditz had gathered his food together and left the room to avoid the conversation. I can't say I blamed him either.

I heard the sound of arguing coming from outside. Chelsee and Turles were here. From what I heard, Chelsee was winning the argument. I silently cheered her on.

Zoe looked excited. "C'mon, let's go! It's time to party!" She headed out the door and I followed her out.

"Hey, what's the hurry? It's not like you're going until I'm ready to go." I flicked the tip of my tail in amusement.

"I can always harass you until you are ready."

"True, too true. Well...c'mon then, let's go." I turned to the capsule house. "Hurry up or get left Radish!" I picked up Zoe and lifted off the ground, Turles doing likewise with Chels. When Raditz finally decided to "grace" us with his presence we headed off to Capsule Corp.

We arrived at about the same time the Son family did. I glided down with Zoe and went to greet them. All of them looked a bit surprised upon seeing the tail. Though I'm sure Bulma had already told them about what had happened.

Goten looked a bit more curious than surprised though. I unwound the tail from my waist and crouched down as Goten came a little closer.

"Where'd you get that?" he asked curiously.

I grinned. I dunno why, but I had always liked this squirt a lot more than any of the other DBZ kids. "One night it just grew, and when I woke up that morning I saw it." I held my tail around in front of me so he could take a closer look.

"Neat, what's it for?"

I smiled and swished the tail back and forth slowly. "Well, it's not really good for much except..."

"Except what?" He looked really curious by now.

"Tickling!" I tickled the squirt for about a minute while the Sons looked on in amusement. Raditz looked completely disgusted. Mercifully (for Goten and the reader's stomachs) I stopped and he continued to giggle and laugh. I picked the kid up and set him on his feet. Then we all went inside to the party.

The entire DBZ gang was there and I mean everyone. Though it was truly unusual to see some of these people at a party. The fact was I had never met most of them up close and personal. I only knew those who went over to Goku's home on a regular basis. Because of this Bulma dragged Zoe and myself around for introductions.

Everyone was pleasant to a certain degree. Though in Zoe's very vocal opinion some needed to learn how to say hello instead of just grunt.

After the introductions I wandered around to talk and snack. Bulma must have hired caterers, because the food was excellent. In about an hour I finished with the necessary socializing and headed over to the food table for the main course. It was time for some serious eating. I pushed my way through the other Saiyans and helped myself. Then I headed towards a couch to sit and eat in "peace." I munched while I watched the party goers.

Bulma, the new mother-to-be, was being coddled and made much over by the other women. She looked like she was loving every minute of it too. The guys were all eating, drinking, meditating, or telling jokes to one another. I noticed Vegeta wasn't around. Unusual, or maybe not considering the circumstances.

I heard giggling and turned my head. The two squirts were up to their old tricks again. I leaned over. "What're you guys up to?"

They froze until Trunks finally spoke up. "Nothin'! We're not doing anything wrong!"

Goten spoke up excitedly, "We're going to play a joke on Vegeta-san!"

Trunks clapped his hand over Goten's mouth. "Nice going blabbermouth."

Goten bit one of Trunks' fingers. Trunks jerked his hand away and flicked it back and forth. He glared at Goten. Goten glared back and continued. "We haven't even thought up a joke to play on him yet!"

I interrupted, "Hey, can I help?"

I grinned as the two kids tried to keep the shock from showing on their faces. "Well? Can I help you guys or what?"

They looked excited. "Sure! What's your idea?"

I leaned forward. "First, is Vegeta asleep?"

Trunks nodded. "He said he'd rather be asleep than deal with this kuso party."

"Good. Okay, this is an old trick but a good one. First, get some shaving cream. Then spray the shaving cream on the hand the "victim" normally uses. All that you do then is tickle the person's nose."

Goten shrugged. "What's so funny about that?"

Trunks whacked him on the back of the head. "Duh! When he tries to slap the tickle away he'll splatter shaving cream all over his face!"

"Cool!" Goten laughed.

"Want to make it funnier?"

Goten and Trunks turned to look at me again. "How?" they demanded.

I smirked, "I brought a video camera, I'll let you guys use it for your joke. I'd come with to help; but I'm not fast enough to get away from Vegeta."

"Awesome idea!"

I went over to get the camera from Zoe while the kids went to get the shaving cream. We met back at the couch. I handed the camera over to Goten. After briefly showing him how to work it the kids headed down the hallway.

I took cover on the other side of the couch and listened for all hell to break loose. It started soon enough.

I heard the sound of a slap, then Goten's cheerful voice called out, "Hey Vegeta-san! You're on Candid Camera!"

An unidentifiable scream followed by horrendous cursing erupted from down the hall. Everyone at the party froze. Goten and Trunks shot by and flew out the door carrying the video camera. Vegeta exploded out of his room (literally) and took off after the kids.

"What just happened! And why did Vegeta have white stuff all over his face!" Goku exclaimed. No one answered his question; no one really needed to.

I listened to the receding sound of cursing and terrified screams.

"Com back here with that tape you brats!"

More screams and shrieks followed; then a short silence before two young voices simultaneously shouted,

"FU-SION!"

A shock wave rocked Capsule Corp. Then the ground started to vibrate from repeated explosions caused by the battle that had begun outside.

Turles looked out a window and his jaw dropped. "What's happening out there!"

I fingered the tape that the kids had barely managed to slip me and smirked. Vegeta would never get his hands on it. Finally I answered Turles' question. "Vegeta is fighting Gotenks. Gotenks is the fusion of Goten and Trunks. By they way...," I held the tape up, "anyone want to watch a video?"

I grinned, the party had been great. It was winding down and happily enough Vegeta still hadn't figured out where the video was. Even better was the fact that my two little accomplices had gotten away unscathed; which was surprising in itself.

"I'm sick of this!"

I turned to look at Zoe. "Sick of what?" I asked curiously. I couldn't see anything to be sick of; after all, Bulma hadn't cooked the dinner. Life was great at the moment.

"I'm sick of this universe! I want to go home."

Bulma approached, "I'm sorry you feel that way Zoe. Perhaps there's something I can do to help you." She thought for a few moments. "I know! Why don't we gather the dragon balls and wish you back home!"

Zoe looked as though she might cry. "You'd do that for me!"

Bulma smiled. "Of course! You're a friend. Anything for a friend."

"Anything?" Master Roshi inquired.

"Shut up you dirty old man!"

I coughed and looked the other way. I was NOT getting involved in this one.

Bulma turned back towards Zoe. "We'll split into groups to gather the dragon balls quickly. That way we can send you guys back home in a couple days."

The next morning we gathered in front of Capsule Corp. Perhaps it would be best if I defined "we." Goku, Krillin, Gohan, Yamcha, Puar, Trunks, Goten, Turles, Zoe, Raditz, and myself milled around waiting for Bulma to arrive.

She did so soon enough. "Okay guys! We all know why we're here!"

"We do?" Goku asked doubtfully. I grinned, same old Goku.

"Goku...shut up," Bulma sighed and continued, "Let's organize this expedition. That way we can gather the dragon balls as quickly as possible. I'll organize each party so we can get started. Okay. First, Goku, Krillin, and Gohan will each go individually after a dragon ball. You'll each need a dragon radar so here you go." She handed each of them one of her rather amazing devices and they took off.

Bulma turned to the rest of us. "Second are those going in pairs. Here are the pairs; Yamcha and Puar, Turles and Zoe, Goten and Trunks, and finally Raditz and Celine." She handed Puar, Zoe, Trunks, and myself a radar. "Take care of those. They're pretty difficult to make."

"Why do I have to be stuck with Turles!"

Bulma sighed again. "Zoe, you know Turles won't hurt you. Remember what happens to him if he does?" Zoe nodded. "Good," replied Bulma, "then you don't have to worry about traveling with him." Zoe didn't get any more chances to complain after that. Neither did the rest of us. We headed off to find our respective dragon balls.

"I don't believe I have to go with you to fetch one of those things. I have better things to do."

I ignored my flying companion and looked at the radar. We'd been traveling in the direction that the mechanism had indicated for a couple days. Now, according to it, the dragon ball was just ahead. I looked up and froze.

"Great, that's just great!" I looked at the smoking mountain in front of us. "It would have to be in an active volcano." I glanced over at Raditz; he looked disgusted with the whole situation.

"Why are we doing this absurd waste of time again?"

I grimaced. "To help Zoe I think. C'mon let's go. I want to get this over with."

We headed over to the volcano and hovered over it.

"Do you see it?" I shouted over the mountain's rumbling.

"How should I know! I've never even seen a dragon ball before!"

I groaned. "It's a small orange ball with red stars in it."

"That's just great! We're looking for a small ORANGE ball in a crater filled with glowing ORANGE lava!" Raditz cursed under his breath.

"Just shut up and look!" I retorted in exasperation.

I got a growl in response. After we had both looked for a few minutes he spoke up, "There it is."

My attention snapped back to Raditz. "Where?"

He laughed. "It's floating around in the lava down there."

"What!" I answered incredulously and looked down into the lava. I didn't think dragon balls could survive such extremes! He was right though; there it was. Floating in bubbling hot lava. Doesn't this stuff ever get any easier?

Raditz smirked and glanced at me. "Well? How're you going to get away with this one?"

I scowled and then smiled as I remembered something. "Easy," I chuckled.

Raditz's eyebrows shot up. "Easy?"

I didn't answer; I was busy concentrating. I raised my arms over my head, rotated them down behind me, then brought them to the fore. I brought my hands together palms out and pulled them towards my chest. I completely focused my attention on what I was doing. Finally I thrust my hands forward. "Arctic Drain!" An icy blue beam of energy shot towards the volcano's crater. I watched as the beam struck the lava and started to solidify it.

"Wench! You've been practicing an attack without me!"

I smirked. "Really? What are you going to do about it Radish?" That deserved and received no reply.

I floated down and stepped onto the now solidified and cooled lava. There was the dragon ball, imbedded in the stone. I leaned down and plucked it out.

CRACK!

I stiffened and looked around. The lava hadn't completely solidified! As I tried to take off, the ground quaked as the lava forced it's way through. I stumbled to my knees. Just before I fell through the thin crust into the magma I was jerked into the air by the back of my shirt.

I looked down at the spot where I had been. Not a pretty scene. Then I looked up somewhat sheepishly. "Why Radish, I didn't know you cared."

He flushed. "I don't wench, but if you die so do I."

I grinned, "Sure Radish. Now could you let go of the back of my shirt?"

He did so and we headed back to Capsule Corp. with our prize.

When we returned we found only Goku and Gohan had managed to get back before us. We had to wait a couple days for the others to return with their prizes. In the meantime I gathered my few possessions together for the trip home and showed Raditz my new attack to pass the time.

It was a clear sunny day when Turles and Zoe returned with the last dragon ball. It seems they had been delayed because they had gotten themselves stuck in an iceberg.

The DBZ gang (including Turles, Chelsee, and Raditz) gathered in an empty field with us to keep the dragon summoning from bothering anyone and to say good bye. Sweet, but not really necessary. I don't think everyone there had gathered together willingly any ways.

Bulma arranged the dragon balls in a circle and spoke the necessary words. The sky grew dark, the wind howled, lightening crackled, and Shen-Long finally showed up.

"Flashy," I commented. The dragon spouted his typical spiel about granting one and any one wish to us.

Bulma stepped forward, "I want to wish our two friends back to their world!"

The dragon rumbled, "It can't be done, that would require two wishes. Not just one."

Bulma gaped. "Uh...then I wish for you to create a temporary portal to their world for them to step through."

"Very well, it shall be done." The dragon's eyes glowed crimson and a shining portal opened.

Zoe cheered. "Yeah! We can finally go home! C'mon Celine, lets go!" She stepped towards the portal. She turned to look at me when I hung back. "Well? C'mon Celine!"

I hesitated. Did I really want to go back? I mean, what was there for me in my universe? Sure, my parents and friends. But what else? I glanced at the gang. Here I also had friends, a family of sorts, and a sparring partner. I couldn't really be myself in my world any ways. I was no longer who or "what" I had been. I'd have to hide myself for the rest of my life. The only thing going for me back "home" would be my strength. I grinned, fact of the matter was that I would be the strongest person on the planet if I went back. It wasn't really enough though. I had to be in the place I truly loved and enjoyed. That wasn't over there, it was here.

I turned to Zoe. "Hey, tell my parents that I love 'em and that I'm happy."

"What!" she spluttered, "You're not going back!"

"Nope, I'm not going back. I'm going to stay here."

Zoe's eyes bugged out. "NO! You can't stay, you have to come back with me. Back home is where you belong. Besides, how am I supposed to explain this to your parents!"

I grinned. "You'll figure something out. Any ways," I pulled out the video and handed it to Zoe, "here's something to remember us by." Out of the corner of my eye I watched Goku attempt to restrain Vegeta. "Oh, and write a story about this weird adventure we've had when you get back okay?"

"But Celine...," Zoe whimpered.

"No buts! If you don't go now Vegeta will get loose and beat us BOTH up!" I shoved her through and watched the portal wink out of existance. "I'll miss you Zoe."

"You're staying?" Gohan asked just as Vegeta struggled free.

"Yeah," I replied and watched Vegeta warily. He stiffened and glared at where the portal had been, then he glared at me.

With a loud "Hmph" he turned his back to me and flew away. I gave an inward sigh of relief.

Gohan persisted, "Why are you staying here? Don't you miss your family and friends?"

I thought for a moment. "Yeah, I miss them, but there was nothing for me over there. Here I can do something and be someone, it may not be much but I like it. Besides, if I went I'd never be able to get back. I don't think I could live with that decision for the rest of my life."

Gohan nodded.

"Besides," I grinned and flicked the tip of my tail, "I couldn't stand the thought of living in a place where sparring and fighting are nearly considered criminal acts in the public mind!"

Gohan shook his head and smiled. "There certainly isn't any doubt that you are part Saiyan Celine."

I inclined my head and smirked. "Why thank you Gohan!" He laughed and walked away.

Turles snorted, "Nothing else to see here. Let's go." I watched as Turles and Chels left. I chuckled, whether he wanted to admit it or not; he and she were an inseperable pair (much to Turles' annoyance).

Goku approached. Before I could react I was enveloped in a bear hug.

"Urk! Goku, leggo! I can't breath!"

"Hai! It's good that you decided to stay. Come over for dinner anytime you want to okay?" He grinned, "You're part of the family now!"

I nodded. "Sure Goku-san, I'll take you up on your offer." I smiled as I watched my dysfunctional "family" lift off and fly away. Trunks flew off with the Son family to be with his friend Goten. Bulma and ChiChi didn't fly though. How could they? They drove away in an aircar. Everyone else slowly dispersed and left.

I looked around the empty plain, one person left. He approached.

"Hey Radish, looks like your stuck with me."

"You stayed."

Not a question, not a comment, not even a statement. It sounded more like an assurance to oneself (of course, once more this could have been wishful thinking). Once more that unidentifiable emotion flickered over his face. I think I was able to understand what that emotion was a little better. Another reason for me to stay in this universe.

"Yeah, I stayed. I couldn't leave now could I?"

Raditz snorted quietly, "And why not?"

I smiled wryly and lifted off the ground. "I still have to beat the crud out of you some more."

"Why you!" He lunged.

Laughing, I dodged to the side. "Too slow. Now I know I'll beat you home Radish!"

The race was on. The wind rushed through my hair and roared past my ears. This world was beautiful, clean, and free; my heart soared. It was wonderful. Glancing back I saw Raditz bare his teeth at me. I grinned back at him; it was good to be home.

THE END (like HFIL it is!)

Okay, so that's the end of my first fic. I know this chapter didn't exactly "fit" with the rest of the story. But it's my story so I did what I wanted to do. Well, I was thinking about doing a sequal to this story. I am going to write it any ways, but whether I post it or not depends on the responses I get for this last chapter. It won't be much of a humor story and I'd welcome ideas if anyone would like to send some in. It will also take me quite awhile to write it too. Later peeps! Thanks to all who were nice enough to read my entire story and comment.