Chapter 1: The New Threat

It was a beautiful day on Planet Earth. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and clouds were dancing gracefully in the sky. In Satan City, Gohan and Videl were walking in the streets together.

"So where do you want to go today?" Videl asked Gohan, who shrugged.

"I have no idea." Gohan admitted. "I can't think of anywhere to go."

Videl smiled. Typical Gohan. She thought. He's not really one for dates.

So they continued walking, just enjoying each other's company. Now summer had just started, so they were able to spend much more time together.

"It is a gorgeous day today, isn't it?" Videl asked, looking at the bright blue sky.

Gohan nodded. "It really is." It's not the only thing that's beautiful. He thought.

As they continued walking, they had no idea that a few people were watching them in the shadows.

"So, that's the Super Saiyan?" One of them asked.

"One of them." Another said. "But not the one we're looking for."

"Does it really matter!?" Someone else asked. "It doesn't need to be that particular one. According to our other friend he's dead! Remember!?"

"Then what should we do?" The second one asked.

The first one grinned. "We destroy him." He said.

Gohan and Videl continued walking, with no idea that they were being watched. However, within a couple blocks Gohan stopped.

"What is it?" Videl asked.

"The air." Gohan observed. "It's gotten colder."

Videl looked up and shuddered. "It's gotten darker to." She said. "And that's quite a storm coming." She pointed to where she was looking.

Gohan looked carefully, and then gasped. "Gah!" He exclaimed, startling Videl. "That's not a cloud. That's smoke!" He said quickly.

Videl gasped as she realized that Gohan was right. "But, what could cause that?" She asked.

Gohan grinned. "Guess we'll have to find out." Saying that, he levitated into the air.

Videl smiled and followed suit. And they began flying toward the pillar of smoke.

I wonder what could've caused this. Videl wondered.

Just great. Gohan thought. Today was actually a good day, and this HAD to happen. What a way to ruin a date!

The two said nothing out loud though, and they instead flew in silence to the other side of the city, where they found the source of the smoke.

It looked terrible, several buildings were either on fire or demolished, and people were running wildly, while energy beams hit them, killing them instantly.

"What…what happened here!?" Videl said in shock, looking at the city below her.

Gohan closed his eyes and concentrated.

I feel some kind of familiar Ki energy, but who is it?

He opened his eyes and looked at Videl.

"I'm going down there." He told her.

"Then I'm going with you." She said. She put her hand up before Gohan could say anything. "Remember, we both fight crime. I wouldn't miss this for anything! I'm going with you, whether you like it or not."

Gohan laughed. "It's no use arguing with you!" He said. "All right, you can come. But promise me that if it gets really dirty to clear out."

Videl agreed, and the two slowly levitated into the city.

The horror they saw in the air was only multiplied when they went into the city. People were running and screaming, buildings were exploding, and the sky was blackened by the smoke.

Normally people would flock around Videl, but now they paid her no heed.

Gohan angrily looked around him, but he couldn't see who was responsible for the terror. So he cupped his hands to his mouth.

"Whoever is responsible for this chaos come here now!" He shouted.

Almost immediately a man appeared in front of him. He was above average height, with long, black hair which he wore in a ponytail.

"What do you want?" He asked coolly.

Gohan looked at him. "I'm Gohan, and this is Videl…"

"I'm not here for introductions!" The man interrupted. "I was busy having fun when you called me, so here I am. What do you want?"

"You're the one who's attacking the city!" Videl accused the man, who smiled.

"Guilty as charged." He said.

Videl glared at him. "I order you to cease from your attacks, and to surrender yourself!"

The man burst out laughing. "My my! What an interesting order! Do you really think that you, a young girl, can stop me!? Hoho! This is too good!"

"Hey! Stop making fun of Videl like that!" Gohan shouted angrily.

"Or what?" The man teased. "You and your girlfriend are no match for me! You'll only get yourself hurt."

"We'll see about that!" Gohan shouted, speeding at him and launching a vicious attack. He hit the man several times, but stopped when he saw it wasn't doing anything.

"Is that all you got?" The man asked.

Videl was shocked. How is he still standing!? Gohan is the strongest person I know. But he didn't even faze him!

The man smiled at Videl's surprise. "I told you that you can't beat me." He said.

Gohan said nothing, but instead charged at him again. The man, however, teleported behind Gohan and struck him in the back of the neck, knocking him out instantly.

"Gohan!" Videl shouted, running to him and kneeling beside him. "What did you do to him!?"

"Nothing, except defending myself." The man said quietly. "I warned him not to try anything. He brought this upon himself." He walked to Videl and put his hand on her shoulder, but she smacked it off.

"Get off of me!" She snapped.

The man smiled, and began to walk away. "Oh, there's one last thing." He said, stopping and turning around. "When he recovers, tell him that this planet does not have long. Normally I wouldn't warn a planet when I destroy it, but this planet has some strong fighters. I'd like to meet them in battle before I destroy this pathetic place!"

Videl said nothing, but sat with tears in her eyes looking at Gohan.

The man said nothing else, but instead turned and started to walk away. When Videl turned to say something, he was gone.

What was that? She wondered. Who was that guy? And how was he able to knock out Gohan like that?

Gohan began to move a bit, so Videl, with difficulty, but him over her shoulder and took him to the hospital in the city. Don't worry Gohan, I'll find out who that guy is.

Gohan has been knocked out by an unknown opponent! Who is this mysterious man? How does he have so much power? And who was watching Gohan and Videl? Find out next time on Dragon Ball Z!

A/N: Chapter 1 done! This was fun to write, but I decided to rewrite it to give it more feeling. So I hope you like it. :)