THE TWISTED MIND II

Gohan's Return

AN:Ok, the votes have come in, an the result is this, I will be writing a full sequel to The Twisted Mind. I should warn you, posting may be erratic. Some chapters could come within a few days of each other, others could take as long as a month. However, I have the whole plot planned out, or at least a basic outline. So, heres the first chapter, I hope you enjoy it, and please review.

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Gohan observed the lake closely, a fishing rod clasped tightly in his hands. His eyes were tightly focused on a single spot, he knew he had seen something. Suddenly, the fishing line went taut, and Gohan dug his feet into the ground as a

golden aura swept up around him. The first thing one learned of the fish on Kibito Kai's planet, was that they were insanely strong, though that likely had something to do with Old Kai insisting on drawing out there hidden power. Gohan honestly had no idea why he would want to, but it certainly made fishing an interesting experience.

With a shout, Gohan forced the fish from the water, then with a quick surge of ki, made his dinner out of it, even as his aura faded. "Is it just me, or are these fish getting stronger?" Gohan wondered out loud.

"Its just you," Kibito replied with a smile, then added "You just underestimate your own abilities is all,"

Gohan shrugged as he said "Well, its kinda hard not to, for all the training I've done since I got here, I hardly feel any stronger,"

"That could have to do with your lack of an opponent. Why do you train anyway?" Kibito asked as he took some of the fish for himself.

"It passes the time, and if I ever get back to earth, I want to be able to protect it like I used to," Gohan explained, then added "After all, I have a lot of making up to do," Kibito nodded grimly in agreement. A moment of silence passed before

Gohan asked "So hows Pan, she's eight now right?"

Kibito chuckled as he said "Eight and a half. As for how she's doing, you can ask her yourself,"

Gohan nodded, then suddenly his eyes widened as he realized what Kibito had just said. "What!? You mean I finally get to go back?" He asked in shock.

"Yeah!" Kibito confirmed with a smile. "Both me and my ancestor believe that your saiyan side has been sufficiently suppresed,"

Gohan stood to his feet, the biggest smile he had ever used stretched across his face as he exclaimed "I can finally see everyone again, and meet my daughter! I can't wait!"

"Then lets get you home. But first, you should know that I have restored your ability to go mystic, I don't think theres any danger now that you have control of your saiyan side," Kibito said.

"Really?" Gohan asked, and when Kibito nodded, the saiyan flared his aura, reawakening power he had not felt in over eight years. "Wow, I forgot what this feels like," He said, then let his power recede as he said "Lets get going then,"

Kibito nodded as he placed a hand on Gohan's shoulder, and they vanished.

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Picollo's eyes were closed in deep meditation as he hovered slihglty above Dende's lookout. His senses stretched along the whole length of the planet, taking everything in. Even now, he could feel Goku and Vegeta locked in an intense sparring

match out in the wasteland where they first fought. Goten was in high school, and if his ki fluctuations were any indication, he was trying to talk it up with a girl. Trunks wasn't that far away from Goten, and his ki felt distinctly annoyed.

His eyes snapped open as he felt a familiar ki appear behind him. It was one he had not felt in many years.

"Picollo, don't you ever get bored of just floating there?" He heard Gohan ask him jokingly.

"For your information, I'm monitoring the entire planet," Picollo said back sternly, then his legs uncrossed and he turned with a smile as he said "But yeah, it does get a little boring now and then,"

"Heh, same old Picollo," Gohan chuckled.

"Well, I guess I'll leave you to it then. Good luck Gohan," Kibito said, then vanished.

"Its good to be back," Gohan added after Kibito was gone.

"Good to have you back, but I wouldn't expect the same sentiment from the others," Picollo replied.

"Yeah, I guess I probably shouldn't expect a warm welcome. Any suggestions?" Gohan asked.

"Just do your best, I'm sure Dende wouldn't mind if your spent the day here, he and Popo both understand what happened. They'll give you a chance," Picollo said.

"Thats good, I suppose I should get started," Gohan said, letting a smile cross his features. It was good to be home.