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Chapter 1~ The Rebirth

Thump thump, a slow beating sounded in the silent forest. The creatures had fled at the sight in the thump, the wind stilled at his presence. It was as if the trees were holding their breath. In the center of the clearing there was a large bolder that had been smoothed by the rain and thump, it was almost white in color and reflected the moonlight at night. The boy that sat, still and silent listened to his own heart, trying to understand the feeling. Thump thump, he had pitch black hair that stuck up as spikes on his head. His eyes, though closed were normally a flat onyx. This was how the boy had been sitting for the past six hours he was waiting for the right moment, and it finally came. A golden aura began shimmering around his body. His hair began flickering from gold to black. His eyes opened changing from onyx to green. He was transforming. It was his first time since the incident. The first time he felt ready to release his energy once more. His muscles grew a size larger, stretching the fabric to it's limit. The aura around his body grew larger as more energy was released. Still the boy was not done yet. He released an explosion of energy and ascended to his maximum. His hair stuck up completely strait, with the exception of one bang. His muscles grew yet another size and the aura pulsed with his heart. Electricity pulsed with the aura showing the might of the boy's power. As this was happening another spiky haired boy was sitting at a table with his mother.

"Mom, can you sense ki's?" He turned his wide eyes onto the woman with him.

"No Goten, do you sense something strange?" Chi-chi, put down the clothes she was folding and looked at her youngest son with concern.

"It's Gohan, he has powered up all the way!" To emphasize how much the boy spread his arms as wide as they would go.

"Gohan!" Chi-chi stood up right away at the mention of her eldest son. 'why would Gohan power up, there is no danger anymore. Maybe he is finally training again.' She shook her head in confusion and looked out the window.

Gohan stood tall then slide down into his fighting stance. He threw one kick with his left leg toward his invisible enemy. He switched to his right leg then added in his left arm. When he finally started to use he right arm the tears began to fall. He moved faster and faster, trying to hit the foe that only he could see. He phased in and out of sight spinning and striking at the same time. He kept it up for a good half and hour before his energy began slipping. Slowly he fell to his knees. His hair and eyes changed back, but the tears still fell freely. 'Father, I'm sorry for letting you die. I will never let something like that happen again. I will train every day to protect the people you loved and cared about.' Slowly he stood looking around as he did. When his eyes found the familiar face he sighed.

"Hey kid, I felt your power rised and wanted to know why." Piccolo hovered inbetween the trees, his arms crossed across his chest and a concerned look on his face.

"I was training, now that my father is gone I need to protect the planet." Gohan looked at his former master, the tears not yet dried on his face.

"Gohan," the Namek paused to think about what he would say. "If you ever need me I am here for you." He smiled slightly and took off into the air once more. He wasn't one for sentimental moments.

"Thank you Piccolo." Gohan whispered the words and pulled himself up to a standing position. He started to walk home, preparing himself for the conversation he was about to have with his mother. 'I hope she lets me train, I can't spend all my time studying now that father is gone.' The demi-sayian sighed and picked up his pace.

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Back at the house Goten had gone to his room to play. Instead he spent the time focusing on Gohan's ki. He was worried about his brother but knew not to go looking for him. When his brothers power went down to normal he let out a sigh of relief. It had been four years since their dad died, four years since Gohan had used his full power. He had started to train every now and then two years ago, but was never serious about it.

"Goten dinner!" Chi-chi's voice rang through the house as the little half-sayian ran to the table. It was piled high with all sorts of food. "Will your brother be home for dinner?" She took a small plate for herself leaving the rest for her boys.

"Yeah, he is almost home." Goten grabbed as much food as he could and shoved it in his mouth.

"Goten use a fork please." She cut her piece of chicken and was about to take a bite when the door opened. Turning around she could see her other son. He looked asleep on his feet. "Oh, Gohan are you alright?" Chi-chi jumped out of her chair and pulled him into a hug.

"I'm fine mom, but I need to talk to you." He shrugged out of her grip and moved to sit beside his brother. Still he took nothing from the table. The concern in his mothers eyes deepened at this. "I think I need to continue training full time." He didn't meet his mother's eyes fearing her reaction.

"I understand Gohan, and I agree on one condition." She paused and filled a plate of food passing it to him. "You will have to attend a public school when you are older." She smiled and took another bite of her food.

"Alright, I will go to school in a few years." Gohan smiled and began to dig in. He never thought his mother would agree so fast.