Why Didn't They Come

BOOM!!!!

A massive explosion erupted. The pirate captain's body kept on disintegrating, until completely pulverised by the powerful energy wave!

"The bad guys have been wiped out..."

"As expected of Goku, so amazing! So amazing!"

The Shamiruxians erupted in cheers, while the space pirates, realizing what had happened, were terrified beyond belief—

"The captain's been killed!"

"That monster!"

"Run! Run!"

In a desperate rush, all the space pirates took to the sky, attempting to flee.

That Saiyan girl was too terrifying. Even the powerful captain was killed. If they stayed any longer, death was inevitable!

But now, thinking of escaping was far too late!

"Goku, step back a bit."

Taking the Banana Fan from his back, Yuujin spoke.

"Oh."

Knowing Yuujin was about to act, Goku quickly ran back, standing behind him.

Looking at the group of space pirates already flying far away, Yuujin's face was cold.

These guys were wicked beyond redemption. If left alive, they would only cause more harm. It was better to get rid of them all!

"Banana Fan!!!"

Infusing his power into the fan, Yuujin took a forward stance and waved it.

Whirl!!!

A chaotic gust of wind sliced through the air, and in an instant, thousands of wind blades flew toward the space pirates!

"Aaaaaah!!!!"

With horrifying and painful screams, in just the blink of an eye, the space pirates in the sky vanished, replaced by a mist of blood filling the air!

"Y-Yuujin, you're amazing too…"

"Mm..."

The Shamiruxians were left dumbstruck, while Yuujin calmly placed the Banana Fan back behind him.

With his current strength, wiping out those space pirates was an effortless task. But using the Banana Fan made it even easier.

"Goku, go rescue your friends."

"Okay!"

Leaping into the air, Yuujin and Goku pulled down the cage from the spaceship and broke open the iron bars, freeing the small Shamiruxians inside.

Sobs...

"Daddy! Mommy!"

"Our child, our child!"

Other Shamiruxians rushed over, and the little Shamiruxians hugged their parents, crying together in a heartwarming reunion.

"Hehe…"

Seeing her friends reunited with their families, Goku smiled happily.

"Goku, get ready. We're leaving soon."

"Are we going to another planet, Yuujin?"

Yuujin patted Goku's little head, and she asked curiously.

"No, no more planets. Our journey ends here. It's almost time for our promise, and we need to return to Earth."

"Return to Earth?"

"Mm-hmm."

Confirming Yuujin's words, Goku started hopping around excitedly, a bright smile lighting up her face once again—

"Oh, we're going back to Earth! We're going back to Earth!"

Although they had visited many planets in the past three years, like Yuujin, Goku's favorite was still Earth.

That's where Grandpa Roshi lived, and Mr. Korin, Bora and Upa, Bulma and Tights, Grandpa Gohan, and of course, Shenron, who could grant any wish. And not to forget, all the delicious food—her absolute favourite!.

Though they had decided to leave and return to Earth, there was no rush. To show their gratitude to Yuujin and Goku, the Shamiruxians held a grand banquet, offering delicious fruits and dishes to thank them.

After eating and drinking to their fill, everyone danced around the fire. It wasn't until the banquet ended that Yuujin and Goku said their goodbyes. They boarded the spaceship amidst the Shamiruxians' farewells—

"Goku, Brother Yuujin, goodbye!"

"Goodbye, Hilu, Milu, everyone!"

After bidding farewell to their friends on the Shamiru Planet, Yuujin and Goku's spaceship ascended into the sky and zoomed into space...

…

3 Years Later.

Earth, West City—

"As expected from the daughter of Dr. Brief, the genius sisters of West City."

"Miss Bulma, Miss Tights, you've completed all your studies at such a young age. What's your secret?"

"Bulma, Tights, can we take a picture together?"

"Make way, make way!"

"B-Bulma, slow down."

Carrying a bunch of certificates, Bulma dragged her sister through the crowd, then jumped into a car and sped off.

"Huff... Huff…"

"Bulma, you're in too much of a hurry."

Panting, Tights, sitting in the passenger seat, said.

"Hmph, those people are so annoying. I can't be bothered wasting time with them."

"Yuujin and Goku will be arriving soon. We need to hurry home."

With a slight snort, Bulma replied. However, when she mentioned Yuujin and Goku, her face lit up with anticipation she could hardly hide.

"That's right. Today's your 16th birthday, and Yuujin and Goku promised they would come see us today."

"It's been six years already... It feels so nostalgic."

Tights paused, then smiled.

"Hmph, when they see how pretty I've become, Yuujin is definitely going to be shocked!"

"That Yuujin! He didn't visit even once in all this time. Just wait till I give him a piece of my mind."

"Hey, sis, do you think this outfit looks too plain? Should I change into something else?"

Watching Bulma babbling non-stop while driving, Tights couldn't help but smile. Bulma really liked Yuujin.

But honestly, who wouldn't like a guy like Yuujin—handsome and powerful? Even she…

A thought rose in Tights's heart, but she quickly dismissed it.

(T/N: Pffft-)

Yuujin was the one Bulma liked. She couldn't do anything that would betray her sister.

Although that was what she told herself… but… but…

Bulma continued chatting away without noticing her sister's silence and the sadness in her heart...

That evening, at Bulma's house—

A huge cake was placed in the center of the table, with sixteen candles that were nearly burned out.

"Sigh..."

"Bulma, can we start now? Mommy's getting really sleepy," Mrs. Brief said, yawning.

For what seemed like the hundredth time, Bulma glanced at the clock on the wall, then forced a smile and said:

"L-Let's begin."

"Yuujin and Goku must have gotten held up. They won't be coming today."

"Let's start, then."

"Happy Birthday, Bulma!"

Mrs. Brief, Dr. Brief, and Tights all wished Bulma a happy birthday, and Bulma cut the cake, passing slices around. But after only a couple of bites, she stopped.

"Dad, Mom, Sis, I'm feeling a bit tired, so I'll head to my room now."

Saying that, Bulma ran off to her room.

Tights started to follow, but Mrs. Brief held her back, shaking her head.

"Bulma…"

Tights looked worried, a hint of resentment toward Yuujin creeping into her heart.

They promised. Why didn't they come, Yuujin, Goku?

At the same time, inside her room, Bulma closed the door, no longer able to hold back. Tears streamed down her face…

To be continued...