Disclaimer: I don't own DB, DBZ, DBGT Toei Animation owns them and was created by Akira Toriyama. I am just borrowing them. The only thing I do own is the characters that don't exist in the show.
Authors Note: This is the direct sequel to my first DBZ story The Return of Cell. If you have yet to read that you best read that first otherwise, you will be completely lost in this one.
Summary: Three months has passed since Gohan had defeated Cell for the second time. Gohan soon finds out that his parents are going to be returning to Earth for one day at the World Tournament and is excited. He goes and informs everyone the good news and they all plan to meet up on the day of the tournament.
Authors Note 2: Hello everyone, here is a new DBZ story that is the sequel to The Return of Cell. I was not really intended to posting this at the moment as I haven't really even finish the second chapter for it, but I will tell you the reason why I posted the first chapter for this story at the bottom at the Author's Note at the end of the chapter. So without further ado here is the first chapter to The World Tournament.
The World Tournament
Chapter One: Big News
It has been three months since Gohan had fought a newly revived Cell. At first, Gohan wasn't strong enough to take down the more stronger Cell but having spent having spent three years or three days depending on how you want to look at it, Gohan had not only learned a new move, a move that his father Goku once used a few times the mighty Spirit Bomb. But he also learned how to go Super Saiyan 3. Gohan is now consider the strongest warrior on Earth, something that Vegeta to this day was not happy about the fact the eldest son of his late arch rival was stronger then him the Prince of all Saiyans. So he has been serious training and also having Gohan, Goten, Mirai, and Trunks train with him and also wants to make sure that Gohan can fully control and maintain the third Super Saiyan state as so they are ready for whatever threat happens to dawn on Earth next and also a small possibility of being able to learn how to attain the form himself. A lot of these training sessions take place in a waste land area as to prevent anything bad happening to the city folks and sometimes they even spend some of that time in the Time Chamber but no more then a few hours at a time from the outside world so which would mean that a few days would of past inside the chamber.
A lot has changed since that day three months ago, first the city that was first known as Orange Star city then changed to Satan City when the world had first thought that Mr. Satan had been the one to beat Cell. But now, the city has been renamed once again, this time to Golden City. They never got to know who the mystery young man that had defeated Cell so they decided to just go with Golden City as they at least know that he is also the one that fought crime along with Videl in their city from time to time. Even though that the world has not fully forgave Mr. Satan for the lies he gave them the last seven years, they have for the most part moved on and doesn't treat him any different and he is still the Champion of Martial Arts but many people think that may all change when the World Tournament begins in one month.
For Gohan, life at school for the most part stayed the same as classmates and teachers other then Sharpener, Videl, and Erasa know that Gohan was the one to have defeated Cell not only the more recent time but seven years ago as well. Gohan was happy that no one really tried to figure out who he really is as he rather keep his privacy and luckily aside from his three closest friends at school no one knows that not does Gohan personally know the Briefs family but lives with them too.
It was still pretty early in the morning but Vegeta, Goten, Trunks, Mirai, and Gohan had just finished their morning training in the waste lands and are now in route back to West City and their home at Capsule Corp wearing their training clothes. They had been flying for the last twenty minutes and finally reach West City and they then see their home and land on the ground. They walk up towards the door and walk in. Once they reach the living quarters of the building they spot Gohan's girlfriend of three months Videl Satan sitting on the couch along with Bulma.
"Hey Videl this is a surprise." Gohan greeted as he walked over to his girlfriend
"Yeah well seeing as how this is a weekend, I'd figure I stop out and see you." Videl told him
"Well I'm glad you did." Gohan told her
The two share a quick kiss.
"There is also something else I wanted to share with you." Videl told him
"What's up?" Gohan inquired
"Well, did you know that the World Martial Arts Tournament is going to start up in about a month?" Videl inquired
"Now that you mention it, I did hear something about it coming up soon." Gohan mentioned
"Well surprisingly, and this came as a shocker for me but, my dad wanted me to inform you as he would like to see you enter the Tournament." Videl informed him
"Wait, your dad wants me to enter the World Tournament? But wouldn't he know he lose?" Gohan inquired kind of shock about that little info
"Yeah, not to mention that he also would like the other Z-Warriors to enter as well." Videl added
"Well good, because if Gohan is entering then I will enter too." Vegeta stated
Everyone looks at him in shock.
"You are most defiantly stronger then me Gohan, but I have gotten stronger in the last few months since Cells destruction. I want to finally see how strong you truly have become in your training since then." Vegeta told him
"This is so cool Goten, my dad and your brother is going to actually fight wow." Trunks stated happily
"Yeah it's going to be awesome." Goten agreed
"I think I'll enter too." A voice called out from the unknown
Everyone looked up towards the ceiling wondering if their ears are deceiving them.
"Gohan." The voice called out again
"Is that you dad?" Gohan wondered
"Kakarot?" Vegeta inquired
"Goku?" Bulma questioned
"Hey guys it's been a good while since we last spoken." Goku stated through King Kai
"Dad it's really you, you're here." Gohan stated
"Yes son, it's great to hear your voice again." Goku told him through King Kai
"This is great dad, are you really going to be coming back to compete in the World Championships?" Gohan inquired
"Yeah, your mom and I are allowed to come back for one day, Baba checked it out for us and it appears I have a little credit from all the time I have saved the Earth. We are both really excited and can't wait to see everyone again. Tell the gang that we are coming back for a whole day." Goku told them happily through King Kai
"Ah, ah alright yes." Gohan cheered jumping up and down happily
"He's flipped dad." Trunks stated
"No son, his father is coming back. Even I am excited Kakarot at having another chance to defeat you." Vegeta stated
"Hmm yeah I guess anything is possible, miracles do happen after all." Goku stated through King Kai
"Miracles huh, oh I can't wait." Vegeta stated chuckling a bit
"This is really great, Gohan you should go tell the others right away but you should first swing by Master Roshi's, Krillin is going to flip when he hears this." Bulma told him
Gohan turns towards Bulma.
"Yeah your right defiantly." Gohan stated
"Hey Gohan, mind if I tag along with you when you go tell them?" Videl wondered
Gohan turned towards Videl.
"Yeah sure, I have no problem with it." Gohan told her
Gohan and Videl the fly out of the window and face Goten, Trunks, and Bulma.
"I'll be back later guys, I am going to inform everyone and then head over to Grandpa's to tell him the good news." Gohan told them
"Tell everyone, I said hi." Bulma called out
"See you soon Gohan." Trunks called out
Gohan and Videl fly off into the distance.
"I hope he comes back soon." Goten stated
With Gohan and Videl
Gohan and Videl are flying out of town first heading towards Master Roshi's island to first inform him, Krillin, and #18 of his mother's and father's return. Videl had a huge smile on her face seeing Gohan as happy as he is. Even though she has seen him happy before in the past even after Gohan fully forgave himself from what happen seven years ago she has never seen him this happy in all the time she has known him.
'This is the Gohan that everyone else has talked about through out the months. The real Gohan.' Videl thought to herself
She then sees Gohan, flying in a giant circle laughing happily as he does so.
"Gohan, you may want to chill out a little." Videl called out laughing a little herself
Gohan stopped flying around in circles and rejoined his girlfriend as they continue to fly towards Master Roshi's island.
"Sorry V, but I'm just excited at the fact that my parents are going to be back on Earth even if it is going to be for just one day." Gohan told her
"I know you are Gohan, but if you had kept up with what you were doing, you may have tired yourself out and fall into the ocean." Videl pointed out
"Yeah your right and you probably wanted to at least keep up with me too." Gohan mentioned
"Yeah that too." Videl admitted
Gohan smiled as the two neared Master Roshi's island and land on the ground to see Master Roshi relaxing on a fold out chair reading one of his dirty magazines. Videl sees this and blushes a little red.
'He is such a dirty old man.' Videl thought to herself
"Hey Master Roshi good to see you again." Gohan greeted
Master Roshi puts down his magazine and looks towards him and Videl.
"Oh Gohan, Videl good to see you two what brings you by on this lovely day?" Master Roshi inquired
"Well there is some news I want to share with everyone and was wondering if Krillin was around at least?" Gohan inquired
"Yeah he's here. Krillin we have guests." Master Roshi called out for his former student
Suddenly, Krillin comes walking out wearing an orange T-Shirt and white shorts and sandals.
"Gohan, Videl this is a nice surprise what's the occasion?" Krillin inquired
"Well the World Championships is coming up in a month and Vegeta, Videl, and I are going to compete in it and was wondering if you wanted to compete as dad is coming back to Earth for one day at the tournament?" Gohan wondered
Krillin at that moment didn't really care about the earlier stuff he mentioned as he heard the words he thought he never hear.
"WHAT?! Goku is coming back I can't believe it wow." Krillin shouted out
"Goku is coming back well what you know I also take it that your mom is coming back with him as well Gohan?" Master Roshi inquired
"Yep he said that both of them were allowed to come back for one day." Gohan confirmed
"If you, Goku, and Vegeta are going to enter then why should I enter?" Krillin questioned Gohan
"Ah come on Krillin, it be great." Gohan told him
"I know, it be like old times again fighting in another World Tournament with Goku seems almost too good to be true, but I would have to start training a lot more again and I don't know how 18 would feel about that." Krillin explained
"Well first she would want to know if there is any prize money involved?" A voice questioned
Gohan and Videl then look towards the front door and see 18 with little Marrion in her arms.
"Oh hi nice to see you two again." Gohan greeted
"And to answer your question #18, yes there is, they pay those that make the top five. The first place overall winner get's 10,000,000 Zeni, then it goes on down. Second place gets 5,000,000, third gets 3,000,000, fourth gets 2,000,000, and fifth place gets 1,000,000." Videl listed having remember from her past trips to the World Tournament
"Enter Krillin, why not, I'll be entering too." 18 informed him
"Yeah dad, you'll win if you do." Marrion told him
"Thanks sweetheart." Krillin muttered as he crushed his arms over his chest
He then looks towards the sky and smiles.
"Ok, I'll do it." Krillin stated
"Great well listen we would love to stay longer, but we have to go and inform the others about this and not to mention I still need to visit grandpa and tell him the good news so see you all at the tournament." Gohan told them
He looks towards Videl and they take off heading towards the Lookout next.
Meanwhile on the Lookout
After about 15 minutes of flying they reach the top of the Lookout and land are talking with Piccolo, Dende, and Mr. Popo and Gohan had just finished explaining to them what he told Krillin, Master Roshi, and 18.
"Goku, if he is entering then it is sure to be one to remember." Piccolo stated
"So what you say?" Gohan inquired
"Sure kid, I'll do it, it actually sounds like fun." Piccolo mentioned
"I bet Dende would enjoy the tournament as well." Mr. Popo stated
"Yeah you should come Dende." Videl mentioned
"Hey thanks guys, but I am not much of a fighter so I better stick to healing." Dende told them
"I do have one question Videl, how is your father going to take the news that most if not all us Z-Fighters will be going to take part in the Tournament?" Piccolo wondered
"Well, aside from Gohan's dad coming back to compete it was actually his idea to have not only Gohan but all of the Z-Fighters take part in the Tournament." Videl explained
"I see, it could possibly mean that he wants to still make up for his actions over the years and redeem himself. At least that is how I see it anyway." Piccolo mentioned
"Yeah I agree with you Piccolo, I am thinking the same thing myself." Videl agreed
"Well we hate to run off this soon guys, but there is still some old friends that needs to be made aware of the news as well as me informing grandpa about it." Gohan stated
"We understand kid, I will see you guys at the Tournament soon." Piccolo stated
"Right till then." Gohan told him
Gohan and Videl waved goodbye and fly off towards their next destination.
In the middle of nowhere
After having left the Lookout, Gohan and Videl both decided to visit his grandpa first before seeing the others.
"Hey Gohan, can I ask you something?" Videl requested
"Yeah sure." Gohan told her
"Well, how do you plan on preparing for the World Tournament?" Videl inquired
"I was thinking on that very thing while we were flying towards the Lookout earlier and I have decided to grab Goten and the two of us stay at my parents old home and train by ourselves I am sure that Vegeta would rather train by himself or at the very least only train with Trunks and Mirai." Gohan informed her
"Oh well then maybe could I join you two?" Videl inquired
Gohan was kind of shock on hearing this.
"You want to join Goten and I while we train for the next month?" Gohan wondered
"Yeah, I mean I know that you two are way ahead of me but I know that you will be planning on taking the next month off from school to train and I really want to train away from my dad and to spend some time with you." Videl explained
"So I take it you still haven't fully forgave him for lying to not only you but to the entire Earth for the last seven years?" Gohan inquired
"Yeah I mean, he is my dad and all and I still love him greatly, but he still has lots to atoned for." Videl mentioned
Gohan just nodded his head as they continue to fly towards Gohan's grandfather's place.
"Well I don't see a problem with you joining Goten and I for the next month." Gohan told her
"Great thanks Gohan." Videl thanked
A bit later inside Ox King's place
A while later, Gohan and Videl had reached his grandfather's place and had just informed him on the fact that Gohan's parents are coming back for a full day on the day of the Tournament.
"I can't believe what I am hearing, your parents are coming back for one full day for the World Tournament unbelievable." Ox King stated
"Yeah a lot of us can't believe it either grandpa I just wanted to inform you on this and that we all plan to meet up at the tournament." Gohan told him
"Thank you Gohan, I can't wait to see both your father and mother again it will be like old times." Ox King mentioned
"Yeah I know, listen we would love to stay and chat with you more grandpa, but we still need to go and tell, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu." Gohan told him
"I understand Gohan, you two take care of yourselves and I will see you all in a month." Ox King stated
A bit later
After having said goodbye to his grandfather the Ox King, Gohan and Videl are now in route back towards the outskirts area of Golden City to see Tien and Chiaotzu as well as Yamcha as they had sense his energy there as well.
"You know, all these years I had knew Tien and Chiaotzu actually thought that they had lived up in North City but then again I didn't even realize that Tien was not only married but had a kid at that." Gohan mentioned
"Yeah I always saw it kind of weird that they had lived outside the city but then again I felt it kind of weird at first that her dad was in fact a former World Champion too." Videl added
Gohan chuckled at that as they just keep on flying towards their friend's home.
A bit later inside the Shinhon's residence
After a bit more flying Gohan and Videl had manage to reach Tien's place and had informed Tien, Yamcha, Chiaotzu, Erasa, and Launch of Goku's and Chi-Chi's return to Earth for one day at the World Championships.
"Well, I don't believe it, Goku and Chi-Chi are coming back." Yamcha mentioned
"Yeah and Goku is taking part in the Tournament this should defiantly be one to remember." Tien added
"So you plan to enter the Tournament Tien?" Gohan inquired
"Yeah, this may be my only chance at taking on Goku and seeing if I am anywhere near his strength. The next time may end up being when I end up going to Otherworld." Tien mentioned
"Cool what about you two?" Gohan inquired towards Yamcha and Chiaotzu
"Well, as much as I won't stand much of a chance against you Saiyans and Piccolo for that matter, I will still enter too for old times sakes." Yamcha told him
"You can count on me as well Gohan." Chiaotzu mentioned
"Great." Gohan stated
"What about you Erasa you going to enter as well?" Videl inquired to her best friend
"Nah, I think I am just going to sit it out and just enjoy the show." Erasa told her
"So Gohan, I take it we are to meet at Capsule Corp. on the day of the Tournament and we will all head there together?" Launch inquired
"Yeah that would most likely be the plan. Bulma didn't say anything on that front but then again Videl and I left to inform everyone shortly after dad contacted us. But I will for sure be in touch when I know more on that." Gohan confirmed
"Sounds good Gohan." Erasa mentioned
A bit later back inside Capsule Corp.
After having said their goodbyes to Tien, Chiaotzu, Yamcha, Erasa, and Launch, Gohan and Videl had made their way back to Capsule Corp. It was around dinner time and Videl had stayed more like Bulma insisted on her staying and wasn't going to take no for an answer. The Saiyans were busy shoving food after food into their mouths as Bulma, Videl, and Bulma's parents look on in amazement at how much they are consuming while calmly eating their share of the food. After a while the Saiyans were finished eating and Vegeta had got up and walked out most likely going towards the GR to do his solo night training while Gohan, Goten, Trunks, and Mirai just sit at the table.
"Um Bulma, I need a favor from you." Gohan mentioned as he prepared to ask permission to miss school to train for the tournament
"I know what you are going to ask Gohan and the answer is yes, you can miss school to train for the tournament." Bulma told him already knowing what he was going to ask her
Gohan was shocked but not really surprised that she knew what he was going to ask of her. If this was his mother and if she ever found out, he sure as hell that he wouldn't have gotten the permission to miss a months worth of school. At least not that easily anyway.
"Thanks Bulma, I really appreciate." Gohan thanked
"Don't mention it kid." Bulma told him
"So Gohan what you going to do training wise?" Mirai inquired
"Well, I was thinking that Goten and I would head up to my parents old place back on Mt. Paozu and train there for the next month." Gohan mentioned
"Really just you and me Gohan?" Goten inquired excited that he gets to do some one on one training with his big brother
"Yeah, but Videl well be joining us as well, but you and I will have plenty of moments to train just the two of us." Gohan assured
"Alright." Goten cheered jumping out of his chair and jumping up and down
"Wait just a darn moment Gohan, what you mean that Videl is going to join you guys?" Bulma inquired wondering if there is a special reason for her joining the Son brothers at his parents old home
"Bulma, it isn't what you think, I am joining them as I rather train with them then with my own father right now. I still haven't fully forgiven him for all his lies over the years and I still rather spend less time with him currently." Videl quickly informed
Videl knew that Bulma would question her in going up to Gohan's parents home with Gohan and Goten and worried what the couple may do when Goten wasn't around and wanted to put her at ease. Sure the thoughts had crossed her mind about wanting to take their relationship to the next step but she doesn't want to rush Gohan into something that he isn't ready for and will wait for the day that he is ready to take that giant step.
"Well ok then that makes sense, but a bit of advice Videl, don't distance yourself from your father for too much longer or you may find yourself in a situation where you wished you had made admins with him sooner." Bulma advised
"Thanks Bulma, and I will be sure to take that into consideration." Videl thanked
AN: Well that's the end of the first chapter. Now I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter to the sequel of The Return of Cell. Now I also hope that I had explained enough of what events had transpired in the aftermath of Cell's second defeat. Now I have no idea as to when I will post the second chapter but I will do my best to not make you guys wait too long. Now for the reason why I had posted this chapter early, I am wondering if you guys would like me do my own version of the second Broly movie which would take place in this story? If I do include Broly, it will happen before the tournament and I do have a rough idea as to how to go with it if I do in fact include him. So please let me know your thoughts on that but I do promise that I will keep you inform on that and that I won't hold off on posting new chapters for this story if I had not heard anything from you guys on that subject. So with that said I will do my best to have the second chapter up soon. So until next time please R&R.