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A/N: So, in this story (unlike most stories like this) there isn't a whole lot of Gohan torture. It's not like a serect is reveled to everyone every chapter, it will be a slow process with a few secrets reveled and I haven't decided yet what I'm going to be letting the other character find out and what will not be shared. This takes place right after Videl figures out that Gohan is Saiyaman and before he goes off to train for the Tournament. The only thing that Videl knows about Gohan is that he's Saiyaman, he can fly, and he can do all of the things Saiyaman can do. Currently, this isn't a Gohan/Videl fic but some romance might come into play later, it depends on how the story pans out and what the readers want.

And once the line break button works again, I'll come back and insert the proper breaks.

So, without further delays, Secrets Abound: Chapter 1

East District 439, Mt. Pouz, was experiencing the early morning quiet. The birds were singing quietly, the woodland creatures, both small and large, were just awakening and starting to forage for their first meal of the day. It was showing the signs of a very peaceful day for everyone.

"CRAP! I'M GOING TO BE LATE AGAIN!" Well, it was showing the signs of being a peaceful day until a certain demi- saiyan woke up and saw the clock.

Gohan jumped out of bed and rushed to his shared bathroom to change into his school clothes. Within seconds, he was out and rushing down the stairs for a quick breakfast. As it was already seven thirty, he knew he would not have as much time as he hoped. Rushing through the kitchen, he grabbed the nearest stack of pancakes and started eating them two at a time as he put his shoes on. Finishing up, Gohan grabbed his yellow messenger bag, slung it over his shoulder and ran out the door, grabbing the lunch his mother held out for him as he pressed the red button on his watch that turned him into the Great Saiyaman and taking off into the sky shouting 'Bye mom, see you after school' behind him.

Chi-chi shook her head as she walked back into the house and into the kitchen to wash the mountainous stack of dishes in her sink. Goten, still munching on the last of his bacon, cocked his head to the side with an innocent look on his face.

"Gohan's going to be late to school again isn't he mom?" Chi-chi chuckled softly and nodded to her youngest son. Goten sat back in his chair and grabbed another piece of bacon off his plate, shoving the whole piece into his mouth at once. He sincerely hoped that his older brother wasn't too late, even though his mother was in a good mood, the frying pan would still hurt just as much if he got detention.

Gohan rushed into his first class of the day with seconds to spare. He stumbled up the steps, much to the humor of his classmates and dropped into his seat beside Erasa. Setting his head not too easily on the desk he closed his eyes and sighed, giving himself a brief moment to relax before class started.

"Tired there Gohan?"

Gohan groaned silently and sat back up in his chair, looking at Sharpner. "Yeah, I got up a bit late this morning." He answered as he pulled his notebook out of his bag and set it on his desk. Realizing that he grabbed the wrong binder, he leant over again to trade them off only to have someone run into his head.

"Watch what you're doing!" An angry Videl told him as she moved to sit beside Erasa. Gohan mumbled a quick apology and straightened back up in his chair, a bit red from embarrassment. This was so not going to be his day…

Before Gohan could do anything that could cause him any more grief, their homeroom teacher, Mr. Clark, walked into the room and called for silence. The talking slowly died down as the class gave him their attention.

"Good morning class. Before we start, the principal has asked me to announce that this year's junior trip will not be at the beach as it has been every other year. Instead, it will be more educational and required as twenty percent of your final grade." The class groaned at the prospect of spending their whole trip in some boring museum as opposed to the coast. Mr. Clark hushed the students and continued. "The trip will be divided into two parts over spring break. The first part will be held at Capsule Corporation. At the end of this three day stay, you will be tested on what you have learned from you're stay."

Hushed mummers broke through the room. Capsule Corporation? How did the school manage that one? Back at the front of the room, the Mr. Clark tapped on the chalk board for silence.

"The last part of the trip will also last three days and will count as your Physical Education final exam. We will be camping on Mt. Pouz, while there, you will be expected to perform survival exercises and you will be required to go through a physical test. Afterward, the school will also be offering optional hotel rooms and free tickets to the upcoming World Martial Arts Tournament for all interested. All information is in your parent packets along with a permission form to travel with the school. The forms are due back no later than Friday and the trip is scheduled for ten days from today."

Gohan cringed. Going to Mt. Pouz didn't really bother him. He could throw Goten in the Gravity Room with Vegeta and Trunks for three days and not have to worry about him causing any trouble. But going to Capsule Corporation and spending three days under Vegeta's nose had him slightly worried. Vegeta had calmed a little from the way he was ten years ago, but he hated to think about what would happen if the Gravity Room broke and he didn't have anywhere to train. He'd have to be sure to stop by and talk to Bulma later.

"Hey, Gohan?" Videl's voice tore Gohan from his thoughts.

"Yes Videl?" Gohan whispered back so as not to get caught talking out of turn.

"Don't you live on Mt. Pouz?" Gohan deliberated for a second.

"Yes, but I'm sure where I live is far enough away from where we're camping that we won't be anywhere near district 439. Why?" Videl rolled her eyes.

"Just wondering. Won't be much of a change of scenery for you, will it?" Gohan gulped.

"Nope, I guess it won't…" He mumbled into his notebook as he started taking notes.

Slowly the excitement about the upcoming trip died down as the class settled in for another boring day.

Gohan stood up with less enthusiasm than the rest of his class when the final bell of the day rang. Even though this would be his last day of school before the World Martial Arts Tournament, sans his unplanned vacation to Capsule Corporation and Mt. Pouz, he couldn't be less excited to go home. Gohan followed Videl, Sharpner, and an overly excited Erasa outside the school as they made their way to their favorite coffee shop to hang out. Videl turned to him.

"You coming with us today Gohan?" She asked curiously. Gohan had only joined them once on an excursion such as this and seemed to be nervous the whole time. Gohan shook his head.

"No, I have to visit a friend and get something before I head home. I'll catch you guys in ten days!" He said as he quickly moved past them and down the street. Erasa looked after him with a confused look on her face.

"What did he mean? Won't we see him at school tomorrow?" Sharpner shrugged.

"Maybe nerd boys got some extra studying to do and can't be bothered with school." Videl shook her head. Whatever Gohan was up, she would find out.

Gohan ducked into an alley and carefully checked the area before pressing the red button on his watch and turning into The Great Saiyaman. He took to the air and sped toward West City, or, more specifically, Capsule Corporation. It took Gohan little time to reach the sprawling city, and even less time to find the giant golden dome that was Capsule Corporation. Landing quickly, he changed back into his regular clothes and went to the door.

Gohan entered the building and wasted no time locating Trunks' Ki and immediately heading off in the direction of the living quarters section of Capsule Corporation. He reached the door that he knew to be the living room and knocked. The door swiftly slid open and he was promptly tackled by an excited Trunks.

"Gohan! What are you doing here? Want to go play? I got this really great new toy and it shoots lasers, you have to check it out!" Gohan laughed and ruffled Trunks hair.

"Not today Trunks. Do you know where your mom is by any chance? I need to talk to her, it's really important." Trunks looked a little crestfallen, but grabbed Gohan by the hand regardless.

"Yeah. She's working on the Gravity Room again. Dad wants it set so that he can train in higher gravities than five-hundred. He says it's too easy and he's getting bored." Gohan sweat-dropped.

"Is that so? Vegeta isn't around here is he? I can't feel his Ki in the building." Trunks nodded as he led him downstairs and past the Atrium and into the residential section of the building.

"He didn't want to waste a day not training, so he went to the Lookout to train with Piccolo." Trunks led Gohan into the Gravity Room where Bulma was up to her elbows (literally) in chords and wires of all shapes and sizes. She looked up when she heard Trunks and Gohan enter the room and smiled their way.

"Hey Gohan, what brings you here? No problem with your outfit I hope?" She questioned as she tightened a screw on a miniscule motherboard. Gohan shook his head.

"No, nothing like that. The suit and watch work great Bulma, its a perfect disguise! I did have something to ask you about though." Bulma looked up from her work. "Why did you invite my junior class here?" He questioned, nervousness and anxiety clear on his features. "What if they find out about Vegeta or Trunks or me? My cover will be blown!" Bulma blinked.

"That was your class? Opps… I'm sorry Gohan, the school was desperate and I didn't have the heart to tell them no." Gohan sighed and sank down to sit on the floor.

"But what about Vegeta? The class will be here for three days, how will he deal with a bunch of hormone-crazed, obnoxious teenagers for three days? He'll kill someone!" Gohan shuddered at the thought. Trunks cocked his head to the side. He didn't quite understand what was so bad about kids coming here, it could be fun.

"Don't worry about it Gohan." Bulma consoled him from the other side of the room where she was still trapped in the wires. "He'll be so distracted by his new toy," She patted the side of the GR, "that he won't be able to think about anything else, even with a bunch of kids here. He'll probably only come out for meals and we can easily avoid him during those. The only thing I would worry about is him dragging you in here to train with him and Trunks." Gohan looked up at her, smiling slightly.

"You sure?" Bulma smiled back at the nervous teen.

"Positive." Gohan sighed and turned toward Trunks.

"You promise that you won't do anything while they're here too, right Trunks?" Trunks frowned.

"What do you mean?"

"Well, no super speed, or Ki blasts, or super strength or going Super Saiyan outside of the GR. In return, I'll play with you and Goten some this week, okay?" Trunks considered his offer for a moment and then nodded.

"Deal Gohan. As long as we get to spar!" Gohan nodded and ruffled Trunks hair. Remembering something he turned back to Bulma.

"Do you mind if Goten comes over here during the day the three days after the class leaves? We're going for survival training on Mt. Pouz after here and Goten can get pretty excited at times." Bulma nodded.

"Sure, Trunks would love to have a playmate and I'm sure Vegeta would love another sparring partner!"

"Thanks Bulma. I'd better run. Mom gets pretty angry if I'm late. I'll see you in ten days!" Gohan waved to her as he walked out of the GR with Trunks, now convinced that his trip was going to be easy.

Poor Gohan never learns, does he?

A/N: So, I've got the next two chapters done and I'm proofreading them now so expect an update in about a week or so. Let me know what you think and if there is anything that I need to improve on!

Happy Reading!
TheAuthorofShadows