J-rose: Hi everyone! I am Storm's creative inspiration!
Storm: Quiet woman! I'm trying to work! Sorry everyone, that's J-rose. She'll be here the whole time *sigh* ahem "helping" me to write this story.
J-rose: Hey Storm. Wanna hear a joke?
Storm: …No
J-rose: Ok! What kind of jokes do tortilla chips tell?
Storm: …
J-rose: CORNY ones!!! *slaps knee*
Storm: Hey Rose? Did you hear the phone ring?
J-rose: What? *runs out of room in search of phantom phone*
Storm: Thank Kami! Ok, let's get on with the story!
J-rose: Storm! It's for you!
Storm: Grrrrrrr…
Prologue"Ka – Me – Hah – Me – Ha!!!" The Saiya-jin's voice resonated throughout the small valley as a beam of blue energy shot from his outstretched hands. It flew several hundred yards before exploding against a mountain, knocking down several trees along the way.
"See, Videl? There's really nothing to it. You just have to focus your energy, like when you fly, but put it into your hands and then push it away from you."
"Ok, Gohan, I'll try it again" Videl replied, rather exasperated. The two of them had been out here all day and she had barely been able to get her ki blasts to go more than a foot before they fizzled out. She set herself down into a fighting stance and placed her hands together at her side. She focused, and after a minute felt a warmth radiating from her hands. She glanced down to see a small ball of energy safely nestled between her hands.
"Ok, Videl, now concentrate" Gohan instructed from beside her. Videl ignored him, and focused her energy again. With one swift movement, she thrust her arms forward. The ki flew from her hands and exploded against a nearby tree, taking a considerable chunk out of it. The shockwave from the explosion flew back towards the two fighters, ruffling Videl's short, black hair. (a/n: I happen to like Videl's hair shorter; it looks a lot better. Just thought I'd mention that.)
"That was great Videl!" Gohan's face cracked into that famous grin. Videl, all smiles, leaped into his arms for a hug.
"Thanks a lot, Gohan! I finally did it!" They stood there in each other's arms for a moment, grinning, before the awkwardness of the situation dawned on them. Videl blushed and stepped back.
"Should we train some more or…?" Videl asked, still slightly embarrassed.
"Nah, I think that's enough for today." Gohan responded. "Let's go inside and get something to drink. I'm thirsty." The uneasiness of the moment passed and Videl followed slowly after him.
Dammit, Videl! What were you doing enjoying that?! She yelled furiously at herself inside her head. He's just a friend. He wouldn't be interested in a relationship like that. Right?
Videl was snapped rudely from her thoughts at Gohan's voice asking if she was planning on coming inside anytime soon. She told him to shut up and walked inside. They got their refreshments and talked for a while before Videl began to get ready to go. Just as she was about to leave, Chi-Chi stopped her.
"Videl, can I talk to you for a moment?" Chi-Chi asked.
"Sure, Chi-Chi, what's up?" Videl responded, slightly worried at the sound of the other women's voice.
"Look, I've seen the way you and Gohan look at each other, but I know Gohan is too shy to do anything about it and I can tell you're not sure about the way he feels. A mother knows." She finished, before Videl could protest.
Why do they always pull out that 'parents know best' crap? Videl thought. She's right though. Videl sighed. "You're exactly right Chi-Chi. I've liked him for a while, but I'm kind of tired of waiting around for him, and I do want to be with him. But how should I go about it?"
"Tomorrow's Saturday. Come over around 11 and we'll make a plan"
Videl grinned at the Chi-Chi. "Alright, thanks Chi-Chi. I'll see you tomorrow!" she called over her shoulder as she flew off towards South City.
Storm: That's it guys. Sorry it was short, but hey, it's a prologue. I've got the next chapter written, but it isn't typed up yet. It'll be posted soon. This is my first fic written about anything ever, so please review and leave any constructive criticism.