Disclaimer: I don't own dbz
Okay, this is a one shot. It's first person from Videl's P.O.V. about her and her relationship with her father.
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Dear Daddy,
Hi, it's me, your daughter. I'm sorry I couldn't talk to you, but this seems to be the only way to tell you how I feel.
Daddy, why aren't you ever home? You're fame has gone too far. Growing up without a mom is hard enough, but a dad? It's impossible for me. I know you're trips aren't always for business. I know you stay places extra days just to be with your newest girlfriend. Have you realized they're all younger than you? I hope you do. Why are trying to forget Mom so much? No one can replace her, so stop trying.
The tears are coming…they're starting to fall. You always told me crying is a sign of weakness, but now, I can't help it. I'm losing you dad, and I don't like it. When you are actually home it's never spent with me. You're always training or reviewing your tapes for fights. Sure, the people who work around the house are great to me, but it's not you. I need you.
I also want to know the deal with you and boys. I'm almost 18 now, and I found myself a real catch. His name is Son Gohan, Dad. He's the son of Son Goku. Yes, he same Son Goku who won the Tenkachi Boudokai the year before you won it. He's really smart, and a decent fighter. No, he's a great fighter. Greater than you. This is the kid that beat Cell dad. I know you're a fake, I can't believe I fell for your shameful act for all these years. But don't worry about Gohan or his friends. They won't hurt me, or anyone. Gohan is a harmless teenager. You'd love him if you give him a chance. Do you get it dad? You need to let me grow up. You know what? I don't think you even have a right to tell me what I can and can't do. You're not much of a father.
The tears are come down harder as I get angrier. How could you do this to me? How could you? You left me dad. I'm afraid to totally lose you to martial arts and money. Is that all you care about? I know we didn't have much before you became famous, but at least we were a family. You didn't care so much then, so why now? Why? We could have led a normal life. You could have been there. You weren't even at my high school graduation. I ask again, why? Why does my father have to be the famous one. People take me for granted. They become my friends because of you. You probably think I should be happy, but I'm not. I don't think I have a single real friend. But then there's Gohan…
I can't stand it anymore. I can't live like this any longer. I want to run away and never return. I want to run out to the ends of the world and live in peace. No crowds, no people. I'll live alone, and fend for no one but myself. No, I won't even do that. I'll leave this wretched planet for good. You can't do anything to stop me.
I ran out to the kitchen and grabbed a knife. I put it to my left wrist and slice. I watch it bleed. My life starts slipping away as I do the same to the other one. I'm slipping away…I'm fading. Life isn't worth it without you here. My tears start to flow uncontrollably. I don't want to die dad. I really don't, but it's the only way to rid myself of this. Oh god…what the hell am I doing to myself? I'm throwing my life away, and are you here to stop me? No, you're not. You're off somewhere having a good time. You've probably have forgotten that you had a daughter. Notice I said had, soon I won't be here soon. So this is my goodbye Dad. I love you.
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I'm sorry dad, I guess I was wrong. One of the maids found me. I saw the lights of the ambulance go on. Never thought I'd be in one of these things, did you? I watch the paramedics wheel me into the hospital. They stick and IV in me. It hurts so bad. The needle pierces my skin. It's a real pierce to the heart, you know. I'm sorry I failed you.
I fainted. I heard from the doctors that I wasn't going to make it. I thought I was really going to die. My head screamed. I didn't want to die. I really didn't. I'm going crazy, aren't I? Someone's going to send me to a shrink one of these days.
I wake up hoping to see you there next to me. You're not there. Hell, you're probably not even aware of this happening. Too busy at one of your "business parties", aren't you? I look up to see Gohan's head on the desk next to my bed. He's sleeping. Wow, he stayed the whole night to make sure I'm okay. See? He's a good guy. He suddenly wakes up and looks over at me. He's worried, I can tell. I smile weakly at him, and I can see joy overtake him. At least someone is happy to see that I'm okay. Maybe this whole suicide thing wasn't a good idea. I wish it was you here. I wish it was you who stayed the whole night to make sure I was okay. Wish you were here now, don't you? I bet you do. I look down at the scabs on my wrists. How could I have been so stupid? I'm sorry dad. I've failed you again.
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I'm home again. Lucky I'm alive, aren't I? I need you to come home. Please, put everything on hold to see me. You will do that, won't you? We haven't done anything together in a long time. When I mean together, I mean no fans, no cameras, no nothing. Just me, and you. You're little girl's all grown up, and you weren't here for most of her childhood. I hope you're satisfied with yourself.
No matter what you do though, I'll always love you Daddy. Please write back soon.
~Videl~
P.S. Today's my 18th birthday. I'm now legally an adult. I'm having a party next Saturday. There's an invitation waiting for you. Please come.
-V-
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That was sad…wasn't it. I almost started crying myself when I wrote this. Wrote it at 2:00 at night, too. Aren't people supposed to write crazy humor fics at that time? Well, Whatever. I don't like Mr. Satan much, but people never write about their relationship, so I thought it would be interesting to see people's reactions to this…hope you liked it! ^_^ If I get 5 reviews from 5 different people telling me to, I'll write a response from Mr. Satan. Maybe I'll even turn this into a whole series and write in P.O.V. from different people…who knows! I'll do whatever you tell me to do! ^_^ So, review! Review! Review!