Hi guys, Keocean here to give you the 411 on my new story!
This is the first story I have ever written on here. I have been reading fanfiction for years, ever since I was young to be honest. I have read a lot of great stories by authors who have inspired me to put pen to paper and write. I hope you like the story! I don't know if I can do Gohan and Piccolo justice but I'll try.
Things to know:
Piccolo is hermaphroditic which means he has both male & female organs. He is both. For those who are a lil slow (He got a va-jajay!)
This is Gohan (seme) x Piccolo (uke) fanfiction. If that freaks you out then I don't know what to tell you. 💁
I hope you enjoy the story. I would love feed back just keep it clean and classy!😉
It started after the Cell games.
Gohan stood there contemplating, wondering when his life had became such a mess. He stepped to the edge of the Lookout staring down at the earth.
The Lookout had become a sanctuary of sorts for Gohan. A place of peace and solitude where he could escape and be free. The Lookout was the one place he could escape his mother's suffocating presence as well as the crushing guilt and agony that seemed to follow him everywhere.
Gohan took a deep breath, slowly letting it out as his mind, once again, took him back to the battle that changed everything. The Cell games. It was during the midst of battle, that Goku decided that it would be his young son, Gohan, that would defeat Cell. At the time, 11 year old Gohan had been just as shocked as the rest of the Z Fighters. That his father believed him to be ready and strong enough to take on such a powerful enemy as Cell, filled him with both pride and trepidation.
He had stood there staring at his dad in shock as the rest of the of the Z Fighters muttered uneasily, just as unsure of Gohan's ability to take on Cell, as he was.
Goku stood proud. He was confident in his decision and his son's ability to defeat Cell. Gohan was the strongest fighter the Earth had, he knew that his son would prove him right and show the world his strength and hidden power. Gohan would give Cell a good fight.
Gohan remembered the pride in his father's eyes as he announced to Cell that he, Gohan, was stronger than him and therefore capable of defeating Cell. At the beginning of the fight Gohan had stood up, taking off the cape that Mr. Piccolo had given him, and flown down to face Cell. He had tried his hardest to hide his fear and the fact that he didn't feel as confident in his ability to defeat Cell as his father did.
He fought Cell. And for a while he was losing, so bad that his father had to step back in to help along with the other Z-Fighters. They joined the fight. Gohan had been sure that when fighting Cell that what he was doing would not be enough to defeat him. It wasn't until android 16's head was crushed by Cell that something in him shifted. He had awaken his power and it was ready to play.
It was during that fight that Gohan had ascended to Super Saiyan 2.
Even now, he could still feel the rush of power that had consumed him, so strong and intoxicating. Power that was almost primal in its intensity. Looking back Gohan could not help but think that Vegeta had been right, that the power of the Super Saiyan was beyond understanding and was a force that could destroy the Universe.
Gohan sighed and closed his eyes tiredly. A bitter smile slid upon his face as he gazed at the setting sun from his perch on the lookout. The rich hues of pink and vibrant orange did nothing to soothe his troubled soul. Gohan's mind soon took him back to the last memory of his father, to the moment of his greatest failure and his biggest regret. The day of his father's death.
Gohan, filled with the power of Super Saiyan 2, had turned the tide of the battle. He had fought Cell and for a time he'd been winning. He'd had Cell beaten and desperate but instead of finishing him when he had the chance, he instead toyed with Cell and treated their fight like a game. Gohan, consumed with arrogance and pride had given Cell the chance he needed to make a come back. He would never forget staring down his father Goku as he stood in front of Cell, right before he instant transmissioned both Cell and himself somewhere safe to absorb the full force of Cells attack. Goku had once again protected the earth from destruction.
Tears fell from Gohan's eyes as he glared at the sky. Wishing he could turn back time and just end Cell like he was supposed too. Then maybe his father would still be alive. But then even with the dragonballs his wish wouldn't come true.
It still hurt him that his father had chosen to stay in Otherworld. He had said it was because all the bad guys had come after him, constantly putting the Earth in danger. So his father decided that staying in Otherworld instead of being wished back was the right thing to do. His dad claimed he was doing it to keep them safe and protect Earth. But it had only made Gohan think that his father would rather stay dead than have to deal with a worthless son like him.
Even now, Gohan still grieved and blamed himself for his father's death and decision not to return.
Gohan felt weak with grief as his knees buckled. He leaned against the white pillar positioned beside him, the only thing able to hold him up as his mind and life seemed to fall apart around him. Guilt and shame had become his constant companions, while his friends were nowhere to be found. Without Goku, it seemed as if the Z-fighters had fallen apart. Just one more thing Gohan's failure had cost him.
Gohan stared up at the sky as he spoke to his father. Hoping that he could hear him and that Goku would speak to him but he knew it wouldn't happen. His father had never spoken to them no matter how many times Gohan or his mother had screamed up at the sky filled with grief or rage they had received no answer. The sky forever silent.
Gohan snorted in disgust, filled with self-loathing "You thought I could beat him dad, you thought I was good enough. But all I did was fail you and let you down." He whispered brokenly toward the sky.
The silence surrounding Gohan made him realize how alone he really was. Because who could understand his pain? Who could understand how broken he really was? He put on a show for the others, pretending that he had it all together. That he could step into his father's role, that he was worthy of being Earths defender when really it was all just a lie. Gohan had become an expert at pretending.
The Lookout was the silent witness to the grieving warriors pain, the hallowed halls had seen many such moments.
The wind blew gently caressing Gohan's face as he watched the day turn into night. Stars glittered brightly as he sat, a silent guardian watching over the Earth. The place he had vowed to protect, the planet his father gave his life for.
He knew his father, Son Goku, would be alive today if it had not been for him. He had been a fool and because of his foolishness his mother had lost her husband and his little brother was growing up without a dad. It made him sick to think about it, to even be around them because he knew it was all his fault.
His father had believed in him. Had chosen him to fight Cell and even though in the end Gohan had defeated Cell, it had come at the cost of his father's life. All Gohan had to do was deliver the finishing blow that would end Cell's reign of terror. But because of his stupidity and arrogance his father, Son Goku had paid the price.
Thoughts like these ran through his head Like a mantra, a Never-ending truth that screamed through his mind every time he held his little brother, knowing he was the reason Goten would grow up without a dad. Every time his mother, when she thought no one was paying attention to her, would get this lost and devastated look on her face. Every time his mother would cry herself to sleep at night, blaming herself for her husband not being there, choosing death rather than be with his family.
That is why Gohan came to the Lookout. It was his sanctuary. The only place he could go to avoid the guilt, avoid the eyes of the family he had ruined. Because Gohan had broken his family and he did not know how to make them whole again.
Author's note:
First chapter done! It's a little short but gets into Gohan's many issues. This takes place about a year after the Cell games, a year after Goku's death. Things are still fresh for everyone.
Right now Gohan and Piccolo are still just mentor and student. It won't get to a romantic tip till the time skip when Gohan is in highschool.
This is just laying the foundation for their relationship. You can say this is an alternative universe, a world where Goku's death left scars. A world where Gohan grew up dealing with loss, responsibility, plus confusing feelings for someone dear to him. This will not mirror canon nor will it bash anyone but it will make you think and discover our favorite characters in a new way!
