Hey there! This is not my first DBZ story but this is the first time I put it on fanfic. This story has drama and tension. And since Gohan is my favorite character it's about him. Also Vegeta is my second favorite character. So he is in it. I have two OC's in this story. They are Gohan's best friends so I hope you don't mind them. I'm doing what I can to not have OC's in this story because I know how much people is not fond of OC's. Although I think having OC's is cool. I like other people's OC's because it's tells you how creative they are. Also another thing, Gohan and Vegeta are out of character in this story. Gohan is understandable because he went though some things after the cell games which will be explained later in the story. Vegeta on the other hand, has became nice. You can criticize me on the grammar. If you guys don't like how Vegeta is, then don't read the story. Because he will be like this though the whole story. Also this story is based off a theory I had about half-breed saiyans. If you guys like it I will make more chapters faster. Another thing there is Videl bashing. Sorry but I don't like Videl. Well that's that. Now please enjoy.
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*For those of you who read this chapter before the changes, I made a mistake and changed Ellie's name to Donny in chapter two. I apologize for that so I just changed it to Donny in the first chapter. Sorry guys! (sweat drops)
Chapter 1: Why me?
I can't believe it. I could have sworn I was almost dead. I saw myself fading. I felt my soul almost leave my body. But it didn't. And I'm still here. I defeated them. I defeated them all.
I slowly wake up in a room. With tubes in me. I know where I am. I'm in a hospital. I remember what happened before. There was these guys that looked human but are evil aliens call Spose. They were strong like hell, but I manage to beat them. It took a lot out of me to beat their asses. I move a little and a sharp pain hits my body. "Ouch! Fuck." I say.
"That's what happens when you move, son." says a very husky voice.
"Vegeta?" I say in a low voice.
"I'm glad you finally awake sleeping beauty."
"Ha ha, whatever. Hmm?" I look around to see Trunks and Goten sleep. "The little guys are here? Where mom?"
"I told her to go home. She was here with you for five days straight. She could have died in here. Your grandfather took her home, yesterday."
"My mom can worry about me too much."
"Who you telling? It took everyone who was here a while, to calm her down. When I stepped she said nothing and went home. Bulma was surprised."
"When is she not surprised around you?"
The thing about Vegeta is that after the time I defeated Cell, I had a hard time dealing with enemies. No matter how hard I trained, I still aways had a hard time dealing with them. But another thing I had to deal with is my loneliness. Even though I was around mom and the others, I still felt lonely. And I love Goten to death. I would die for him. But my loneliness is something that's hard to bear. Vegeta, noticed it overtime. Vegeta use to be cold but after the Cell games, he suddenly became soft. He was nicer to me a year after my dad died. Then he started looking after me. Like he was my dad.
Flashback start
It was one day when I was by myself in the forest. It was a time I needed alone. It was a party, at Bulma's house everyone had a good time. I was thirteen at the time. I was under a tree sitting on the grass. "There you are." said Vegeta. He's walking toward me. He sits next to me.
"Was everyone looking for me? I will go back then." I said.
He's gently grabs my arm. "No there is no need. That pig thing,"
"Oolong?"
"I don't care what his name is, asked for you. Luckily I was quick and told them you went to go find something for me. Which surprised them to no end."
"Well, I'm surprised myself."
"Yeah, I know, I don't normally do things like this. But every boy does need some alone time."
"Oh thanks."
"But every boy also needs comfort." I look up to him."I never thought I would actually mention this, but it needs to be. You may hide it from others but you can't hide it from me. I always see that you try to hide your emotions and do your best to control it. At first I thought you were just being a saiyan who has pride and I was gonna respect you for it. But something me told me that wasn't it. I remember at the time, that when you told Cell that you have a bad temper and if anyone you had dear was hurt or killed, you lose it. And what made me realize was when Trunks was still a baby. He was crying. I felt Trunks power level go up every time he cries. It would take Bulma forever to calm him down. One day Bulma and her father had something to do, and Bulma couldn't bring Trunks so she was going to let your mother watch him. It's wasn't until I decided that I watch him, which surprised her to no end, and I did. She was a little paranoid about it but I told her I watched her so many times. And all she had to do was give me a list. She did. Gave me a long one. After she left, I feed him, babe him, and even played with him. It was a first time experience for me but I had to admit, it was fun. I never understood why Kakarot enjoyed having fun with you. But that moment I did. It wasn't until he started to cry. His power level strengthen as always. Bulma told me if he ever was to cry like that call her. But I didn't. If I was going to do this, I was going to without her help. I took Trunks in my arms. He struggled at first, but stopped. Still crying though. But when I held him into my arms, I felt something, I never I thought I could feel. His emotions. He is a half-breed saiyan. And a half-breed emotions can go off the wall if not control properly. But of course a half breed baby can't control it. When I looked at him I knew what I needed to do. Comfort him. And he calm down the moment I did. And then I realized all that time the reason why he was crying so much was because he yearned for me. I always felt the connection between me and him, but the moment I had him in my arms it was much stronger. I could never forget that day. After that, I had a theory. I think that if you have a strong connection with your half-breed, they need you. They need you to be there to contain them. And also be in your life. And to never lose that connection with them. And it works out well for me. I realize how much I love my son. And how much he loves me. That's what it was like with you and Kakarot. Right?"
I look down. "Yes, I guess so."
"Ever since you lost your father, you were sad since. But no one noticed, but you hid yourself from them. I think the only ones who knew was me and that Namic."
"Picucclo?"
"Yeah, him. He noticed, and he is smart. He left you alone, unlike everyone else, who was on your ass. Especially your mother. Hovering you every damn second. It's ridiculous. Anyway, you did your best to hide your emotions. But in the end that left more pain. It gotten harder for you as the days went by. It was then I realize what was hurting you so bad. You losing your father."
"Vegeta..."
"It's hard for you isn't it? Day by day you miss your father greatly. Your connection with him is gone because he is dead. And you still yearn for him. You still need him. He left too soon. Gohan, I'm sorry." And to my surprise, he grab me into a hug. He rubbed my back. And I cried. I haven't cried ever since my father's death. I kept everything in. And this was my limit. After that he said my power level gotten stronger because I let out my emotions. But it's back to normal. And since then, Vegeta was like a second father to me.
Flashback end
"Hey Vegeta?" I ask.
"Yes?" he reply.
"How long was I in here out cold?
"For eight days. Your mother is going to jump for joy when she hears that your okay."
"Yeah I know. Hey what time is it?"
"It's one in the morning."
"A great time for me to get up."
"Indeed it is. Everyone was here earlier. Hoping you would get up soon."
"I wish I got up doing the day."
"Me too."
"Hey, should the little ones go home?"
"Your bother begged me to let me stay here tonight and my son wanted to see you too. So I let them."
"I hate worrying them like that. They're too young to see crazy stuff like this."
"True. But you were younger then them when you went though your stuff."
"I was dragged into drama. Big difference."
"But you did make your choice to go to planet Namic."
"True. I guess it never ends, huh? The drama?"
"Nope. Well I'm going to
Let the nurse know you woke up. She'll check you up and the doctor will check you out tomorrow."
"Okay."
The next day I woke up with everyone around me. My mom jump on me almost hurting the shit out of me. Goten hugged me and cried. Trunks did too. Everyone called me a hero and what not. I'm not too fond of being called a hero. It's not my thing.
The doctor comes in to check up on me. He said I'll be doing just fine. He's I'm healing faster then usual. That's because Vegeta snuck and gave me some medicine that he gotten from a planet while he was gone for a year. That medicine can heal you faster then time. It's called Deine. Another thing about Vegeta is that he's a Professor now. The planet he went on for a year, thought him the power of knowledge. He knows more then he should. After he studied a lot about the body and emotions and stuff. He knows how to heal very well. What he is working on is how to deal with the emotions of a half-saiyan. He knows about other breeds and half breeds, but the half saiyans he still trying to figure out. He only knows about the physical parts. The mental however he is having a hard time with. He's really working hard too.
After that, the doctor said I can get out of here by two weeks. Vegeta wanted me to get out now by giving me another Denie. I said no because I didn't want anyone to find out about us. We don't need people know. And besides I already have deal with that annoying chick Videl. Ever since I started school and beat those thugs up and I try to hide it, she's been on my case since. I been there for six months and I'm a senior. Another six months dealing with her annoying ass. I got a headache just thinking about it. "Gohan, you okay?" ask Goten.
"Yeah I'm alright. I'll be fine little brother." I say as I rub his head.
Two weeks later...
I'm finally out of the hospital and I'm home. My mom brought me my school work while I was there so I don't have to worry about catching up in school. I go outside and play with Goten. We play out on the fields like we normally do. After that we go back home and eat dinner. After that, I go upstairs to me and Goten's room. I take out some clothes for tomorrow for school. I iron my clothes and hang them up. I noticed that the room is messed up. So I clean it up. My cell phone rings. On the caller ID it says Vegeta. I answer it. "Hey Vegeta."
"Hi there Gohan. What are you doing right now?"
"Cleaning."
"Bored?"
"No just decided to clean. You?"
"Nothing, just finished training."
"Oh crap I got to get back to that."
"Don't start that yet. You just got out the hospital. Even though you completely healed give your body a couple of days before you start training."
"Okay."
"And are you going to school tomorrow?"
"Yes."
"Why don't wait until Friday?
"I already missed a month of school. And mom would chop my balls off if I don't go."
"Can't that woman give you a break? Shit."
"Don't worry it's fine. It's just school. I'm only writing and stuff. And doing a little gym. Besides, I can't get lazy after leaving the hospital. I'll be more tired."
"True. Well don't work yourself up too hard. Well I see you later, I'm going to eat. If you need anything just call me."
"Thanks Vegeta. Talk you later."
"Later, son." we hang up. I don't think I can stand alone without him. If not for him I would lose my head. My mom means well, but she can push sometimes. She's a good mom. But I need a dad as well. I remember the day Vegeta decided to step in and be a father figure.
Flashback Start
It was a couple of days after Bulma's party. I was studying as usual. Then I go downstairs and ask for something to drink.
"Oh you must have been studying so much that you were thirsty. I should have remembered to bring your drink." said mom.
"No that's okay. It just's so hot and I'm thirsty. It's not your fault." I say. She's makes my drink. I begin to drink it when I hear a knock on the door. "I'll get it!" I say. I was near the door after all. I open it and see Vegeta. "Vegeta?"
"Hey, kid." he said with a happy grin.
"Hey, what brings you here?"
"I came to see your mother. Is she here?"
"Yeah she's here."
"Oh okay. Let me see her."
"Okay. Mom! Vegeta is here to see you!"
"Okay I'm coming!" she says.
"Where the little one?" ask Vegeta.
"Oh Goten? He's taking a nap."
"I see. Funny because Trunks took a nap right before I left."
"Oh." I laugh.
"Hey Vegeta. Why don't you come in?" said mom. He walks in.
"Well Vegeta, this is a surprise. Normally you wouldn't be bothered. But Bulma did say you changed. So what is it?" asked mom.
"I would like to talk to you. Gohan if you don't mind I would like to talk to her in private." said Vegeta.
"Okay I will go back to studying." I said. And I walked up the steps. But curiosity got the best of me. I couldn't help the feeling that it was about me. So I lowered my ki as low as I could. And I snuck downstairs and hid under the steps. I could see them but they couldn't see me.
"So Vegeta, what is it?"
"It's about Gohan."
"Hmm? Gohan? What about Gohan?"
"About his well being."
"His well being? What are you talking about? His well being is just fine."
"That's the problem. You think he's fine. But he's not. Gohan is not happy. He's having a difficult time dealing with things right now."
"What do you mean he's not happy? Of course he is happy. I see him play with Goten and he's studying and has good grades at home school and everything."
"That doesn't mean he's happy. You're not paying attention to him."
"What do mean?! Of course I do! I check up on him all the time!"
"Only when he's studying. There's a human saying that says mothers know their sons. But obviously it's not true for all mothers."
"You saying that I don't know my son?! I know him very well!"
"Oh really? So do you know that he keeps his emotions in? Distance himself from everyone? Cut himself?"
"What?! What do you mean? I never seen him do that."
"Exactly. Because you don't pay attention. But even if you did, you wouldn't help."
"What are you saying? I'm his mother, I can help him."
"Really? So do you know why he's losing it?"
"No. But if he tell me-"
"He's not going to tell you. You know why? Because he's afraid. He's afraid that it will hurt more. Also he's a boy. I'm sure his father taught him to be tough. Well actually, that was the Namic. And then the thing is, he's the oldest out of two sons, and is the strongest out of the family. Kakarot would want his son to protect his family and be strong and never show weakness. That is that pride part if him. The Saiyan half."
"I don't care if he's a saiyan or not. He's my son."
"He's your son. But he's also Kakarot's son."
Goku is dead, Vegeta."
"And that's the problem. Kararot is gone too soon. He's dead when the boy need him most. Your son is grieving for his father. Without his father he's empty."
"He has me."
"But he has no connection with you. The boy needs comfort. He needed his father."
"Well Goku is gone. I miss him too, I will always miss him. But I moved on. He will have to move too."
"You can't move on and let go of that person if they're still needed."
"He has me. He will be fine. I will talk to Gohan about this."
"And what will happen if talking to him doesn't work? What will happen if he still does the same thing?"
"I will take him to therapy."
He slams his hand on the table. "Dammit! You humans are really pathetic! Therapy won't help this kid. They will just mind fuck him and tell him he will be okay when he's not!"
"What do you know about humans!? What do you know?! Hmm?! We maybe weak, we aren't cocky like you!"
"I'm not being cocky! It's not even about being cocky! I'm telling you what's going on with your son and you over there telling him what's best for him!"
"I know what's best for him."
"Like what? Being fucking coop up in his room all fucking day? Not letting him train like he needs to?"
"I don't want him to train! I want him to become a scholar!"
"I'm sure he does too. But he's the strongest we got out of all the fighters. I know it sucks that everyone have to depend on him but if some enemy, comes unexpected and we're not prepared what are we going to do?"
"Leave Gohan out of it."
"But what if we all die?"
"Look! If this is your way of trying to make Gohan a part of your gang, it's not working."
"No one is trying to make Gohan do anything. This is for everyone and Gohan knows. Gohan is just like his father. He wouldn't want to disappoint his father and let the world die. Kakarot would never think of himself when it comes to the world. And think about it so far there has been enemies coming to threat the world and Gohan was the only who beat them. And I have a feeling more will come."
"No. Leave Gohan out of it. He's needs his mother."
"No. I won't. Because Gohan needs someone to understand him."
"No! I will help him and he will continue to study and be the scholar he should be I will not let him-"
"SHUT UP!" When he yelled she almost fell back. "That's all the fuck you care about! Study this, study that. Scholar this, scholar that. Wake up woman! Everything is falling down. Especially on Gohan. He's been having a hard time ever since the cell games. He haven't had time to contain his emotions and let go of the fact that Kakarot is gone. Everytime he fights an enemy, he wishes his father was here, I can see it in his eyes. That boy has been suffering ever since. He yearns for his father because his father can't be there and help him. He's a growing boy and for what he's going though he needs his father. But his father is gone. That's why I decided to be in his life."
"What? But Vegeta,"
"It's fine. Yes I have my own son. But Gohan needs a father figure in his life. His father left him too soon. I can still be in Trunk's life. I know I could never replace Kakarot, but I will do what I can to help Gohan. I'm not doing this for any of you. I'm not even doing this for Kakarot. I'm doing this for Gohan."
I couldn't help but cry. He knew. He knew all my pain. He understands me to fullest. Ever since then he was in my life. He was the father, that I lost.
Flashback End
I owe it to Vegeta. He did a lot for me. He did great. Best dad I ever had.
After a bit, I wash up, and went to bed. Goten laid on me and I hold him. I love this little guy. I can't help it if I lose him.
My alarm goes off, and get up. I clean myself and put on my Ed hardy T-shirt and pants. I have these black goth sneakers I wear. My mom isn't too fond if me wearing goth. She got on me at first, but Vegeta told her to let be be. He said to her that it's a "teenage thing". But it's not to me. I like it. I grab my bag, go downstairs, kiss mom goodbye and fly to school. Man everyone is going to be happy to see me. "GOHAAAAN!" says a girl. I look behind and smile. Candice. She's a full saiyan that landed on earth when I was fourteen. She was there to protect Vegeta. That was her mission. But Vegeta told her to just live life as a normal girl. She did. Sort of. She's a GREAT fighter. She kicks ass it's not funny. She's tough as fuck and if you go on her bad side, well I see you in heaven. But she's way cool. We became best friends quickly. She's also a tomboy. She loves video games and such, watch action movies and loves to train. She has pretty dark green hair up her shoulders. And have yellow eyes. She's wearing a pink tube top with a white skirt. She's my age and goes go the same school. She glumps me and hugs me tightly. If I was human I would be crushed. "Gohan! I missed you! I thought you would never be seen."
I hug her back. "I missed you too. I thought I was a goner." We stop the hug.
"Man when I heard you beat those guys I was happy as hell. But I thought you lost your life. I was scared. They said that you wear wounded pretty bad that you nearly lost your life. And I seen your beaten body. I cried."
"Well if I looked that bad then I don't want to see my body either."
She laughs. "Come on, let's go. I don't want us to be late for school."
We fly farther. "So anything new, Candice?"
"Oh, well I got some bad news."
"Oh my god, what?"
"Well, the idiot camera crew recorded the whose fight you had with those spose guys."
"WHAT?! Are you serious?!"
"Serious. Recorded the whole thing too. So they know you beat them."
"Shit. Now everyone us going to be on my ass. Being famous us the last thing I wanted. Fuck."
"If you think that's fuck, then you really gonna hate this."
"Oh god what?"
"You remember that file that me, you, and, Donny found in that red ribbon army place? Right before those spose guys came?"
"You mean the one with me fighting and defeating cell?"
"Yeah. Well,Donny had the file in his bag and drop it and Videl picked it up."
"Oh no. Let me fucking guess. She went home with the shit and saw it."
"Yep."
"Fuck!"
"I mean she wasn't going to take it and was going to give it back but the file was labeled your name. So she took it."
"What the fuck do that girl want from me?"
"Your dick, I guess."
"Well she can suck it and fuck off." We fly ahead. Donny is a human buddy that we met four years ago. Me and Candice was walking though the alley looking for the dragon balls. He was surrounded by thugs. Me and Candice beat their asses like nothing. We became friends is not your avenge human. He been though some shit in his life. Even so, he's still humble and a good guy. He understands me too. He's the only one who knows about me and Candice. Well WAS, the only one. Donny has short blond hair with blue eyes and goes to our school. He's also good with tech. Not as good as Bulma, but he's getting there.
We arrive at the school yard. Me and Candice hide by the bushes. It's our spot when we hide from Videl. "Knew you guys would be in here."Donny says as he comes in.
"Hey Donny. Long time no see." we hug and let go.
"Long time no see see. I thought you were a goner. You worried the shit out of me."
"Didn't mean to. I was only doing what I needed to do."
"I know. But anyway, got some shit."
"I know Candice filled me in. She told me everything. Told me about Videl too."
"Yep and speaking of her, she's waiting for you. Right now people don't know you left the hospital yet."
"Really?"
"Nope. You can say I had something to do with it."
"Donny you're the best. Who knows what I will do without you."
"Your welcome."
"Well I don't know about you two, but I don't plan on staying here forever." says Candice.
"She's right. I might as well deal with this crap. Oh my goodness, I hate this shit." I say. We go inside the school. And just like we predicted, everyone was on my ass. Asking me questions and calling me a hero which I hate off the ass. Even the teachers was on me. In gym, everyone wanted me to do some crazy shit. They tried to push me but Candice pushed them off.
Later at lunch, everyone was asking questions and such. I did answer some of them and then got annoyed. But I let it slide until lunch was over. I did see Videl a few times, but she didn't see me. Which is what I wanted.
After school, there was reporters everywhere. I mean EVERYWHERE. It's getting to the point where it's getting annoying. Too annoying. Me, Candice, and Donny, few to a area where no can find us. The fields. Well Candice carried Donny. We laid out on the field talking and laughing. They were telling me what I missed when I missed the month of school. I'm glad that I'm alive. I wouldn't want to die and miss this life. Besides, I'm too young. I stop talking when I sense someone. Candice stop too, but only looked annoyed. Donny stop because we became silent. He's knows that when we stop talking or doing something, we sense trouble. Only it's not trouble. Just someone annoying. "You can stop hiding now. We know you're there, Videl." I say loud and clear.
She comes out from the bushes with a somewhat determined look on her face.
"Well you are good." she says.
I sigh. "What do you want, Videl?"I say rudely.
"Well...I came to tell you a I saw a video of you defeating Cell."
"Yeah and?"
"Some cheap trick you did. Using those flashy things to beat him. My dad could have beaten him without that."
"Oh really? Then why didn't he beat him?" says Candice.
"Look I wasn't talking to you. I was talking to Gohan." says Videl rudely.
"Why you little, bitc-" I cut Candice off.
"Videl, we don't want any trouble. I'm going to ask you nicely. Please leave."
"Wait. There is something I want you to do." she says.
"What?"
"Teach me how to fly."
"No."
"What?"
"You heard me. I don't need to say it twice."
"Look, I can get reporters all over your house. I can even tell them you have a hideout here."
"So? Tell them. I still won't teach you."
"Dammit! Why do you have to be such a dick?!"
I walk up to her. I shoot a ki blast in the sky. "You see that? What is that called?"
"Uh...a trick?"
"Exactly why I won't teach you to fly. If you think that's a trick, then you think flying is a trick. So there you have it. Now there you have have it."
"Well then I believe it's real."
"Oh now you want to believe it's real. Humph." I went to sit back down with my friends.
"So you won't teach me?" She walk to me and look down my head I shut my eyes. "You think because you're so powerful that you can do anything you want. You're a cocky ass. I bet you beat those two bad guys that threaten the earth you can show off. Just like your father."
I stand up and look down on her face. I can tell that in her eyes that she was scared, but kept the determination in her face. "Look, I been though a lot of shit just for you to tell me, that I'm a show off. I do what I do to save the earth. I do it because of the love I have for people and for my family. And I do it proudly. My father would never do things for himself. He was a kind, caring and selfless man, who sacrificed his life to save earth. You can say things about me, but you have NO right to talk about my father that way. You don't even know him. Is there's anyone that's showing off it's you. And since you what to go that far, I'm going to tell you this. Fuck off. I'm sick and tired of you. You are nothing but an annoying bitch with no friends and is weak by saying fuck up shit to other people. Do me a favor and leave me THE fuck alone. I'm tired of your bullshit. Now please, fuck off." She had tears coming down her face. She ran to her ship and few off. I sat back down.
"Damn dude, don't you think that was harsh?" says Donny.
"Nope." I say with no remorse.
"She deserved it. She started it. She went too far, talking about his dad. Especially if he's gone." says Candice.
"Well true. I still wouldn't go that far."
"That's you. Me, I been though too much shit and dealt with ass for too long. I don't know about you, but I have limits. And her talking about my father like that, hit it." I say.
"She pushed the wrong button on that one. She did that to herself. If she left you alone like he ask, she wouldn't be running home crying right now." says Candice.
"Yep." I say.
After that, we all went home. I came home just in time for dinner. After that I did my homework. Which only took me ten minutes because I study this crap so much, it's too easy. So I start playing my ps3. I haven't brought any games for my system for about three months. Because all those three months was training to defeat the spose. But I still play my games. Right now I'm playing Assassin's creed brotherhood. I play fighting games too like street fighter, Tekken, and all that. I even still play my old school games. Like my Nintindo and all that. My grandfather brought me that when I was a kid. But I would had to sneak and play it at the time because mom was so like I had to study 24/7. But ever since Vegeta came in my life fully, I had more freedom. Vegeta would step back and let mom do what she needs to do, but if Vegeta sees she goes to far he will step in. Mom is known to be the scariest woman on earth and she is but when Vegeta sees she's going too far, he backs her down with no remorse. I don't think mom likes the fact that Vegeta is being a father, but if it helps me she's cool with it. She's a great mom. But do need a father in my life. That he was right about. And all these years he proved himself right. I pause the game because I had to use the bathroom. Come back and notice something on the floor. Something that brought a wound to my chest. A picture. A picture of someone who doesn't exist in my life anymore. Who died when I still needed him. I go behind the books on the book shelf and take out the lock box I haven't looked at in years I open it up and put the picture in it with all the other pictures of him. I close it up and put it back. Hoping that I will never look at it again.
I hope you guys liked it. Now you see why Gohan is the way he is. He faught enemies right after the cell games. He didn't really take a break after the Cell games. He went though some tough times too besides the fighting. And Vegeta being a father figure to Gohan is what I like. I hope you guys are cool with it. Don't worry, it will be way more drama in the next chapter. Review soon and tell what you think. Chao!