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Goku wrapped one arm tight around Gohan’s shoulders, holding his son close to his side. A turn to the side, sheltering Gohan from the vicious gaze of the monster that was staring at them.
“You need to leave, Gohan,” Goku said quietly.
“But, dad, I wanna stay! I wanna help!”
“The only way we’re going to win this fight is with an epic pun. And I’m all punned out.” Goku offered a tight-lipped smile. “So…Gohan home, Gohan.”
A prolonged silence. Gohan let out a groan and put his face in his hands. The monster was defeated. But at what cost!?